‘Anything is possible’ – London marathon participant with motor neurone disease

Belfast Telegraph - 20/04
A man with motor neurone disease (MND) will be pushed by two friends in a wheelchair before walking the final mile of the London marathon to prove “anything is possible”.

After being diagnosed in 2018, Alex Gibson, 47, founded the charity Challenging MND to help support others suffering with the degenerative disease and their family carers.

Mr Gibson, alongside friends Antony Quant, 51, and Andy Long, 47, will be participating in the marathon on April 27 in aid of the organisation.

He plans to walk across the start line and cover the last mile on foot in order to show the disease, for which there is no cure, has not beaten him.

Alex Gibson and Andy Long (right) will be tackling the marathon together on April 27 (Challenging MND/PA)

Of this decision, Mr Gibson, from Brentwood in Essex, said: “I am blessed to still have my walking ability.

“MND is a cruel disease but I am lucky to still be here, I should have stopped walking years ago but I am adamant that I will continue to face the challenge and push through.

“I want to show the MND community, and inspire others, that anything is possible if you set yo...
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