Hindley firefighter gifts over £30,000 to Dementia UK after completing a marathon in full kit

Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service chief Dave Russel visited the station to congratulate Ryan who was accompanied by son Teddy and partner Demi Blakey.

Ryan said he might do another one next year.

Colleague Andy Ball himself raised more than £16,000 for the Alzheimer’s Society by completing the same gruelling course.

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