ON Sunday, Paul Partington has some very big - green and furry- boots to fill as he completes his most challenging run to date.
Davyhulme resident Paul will be taking to the streets of Manchester at the Morrison's Great Manchester Run dressed as Humphrey Bear, the mascot of Royal Manchester Children's Hospital Charity.
He is donning the bear suit to raise vital funds for the hospital which treated his young nephew for spinal surgery in 2014.
Paul's love of running goes hand in hand with his passion for raising money for charity, having run for a variety of charities since 2010.
Paul said "My nephew Michael underwent major spinal surgery at Royal Manchester Children's Hospital and my brother couldn't speak highly enough of the team at the hospital for the care that they gave him. I guess you could say that running as Humphrey this is a small way to say thank you."
To sponsor Paul visit: http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=PaulPartington
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