Actress Ruth Wilson is ready to follow in the footsteps of her father, who took part in the inaugural London Marathon in 1981, by running the race this year to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK. Wilson’s father Nigel, who is living with Alzheimer’s disease, completed the run in a highly competitive three hours 15 minutes more than 40 years ago, a time the His Dark Materials star said she has “zero chance” of getting near. She will be joined by family members on April 21, including her brothers Toby, Matt and Sam and her nephew Theo, with the group already raising more than £15,000.“There’s zero chance of us getting anywhere near Dad’s time, but he will be in our hearts and driving us towards the finish line,” Wilson said. “While the London Marathon will be the toughest physical challenge of our lives, we’re determined to do everything we can to support Alzheimer’s Research UK and the amazing work they do. “I’ve been astounded by people’s support for our fundraising
Actress Ruth Wilson is running the London Marathon to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK, following in the footsteps of her father who ran the race in 1981. Wilson's father, who has Alzheimer's disease, completed the marathon in three hours and 15 minutes.
Wilson will be joined by her family members and they have already raised over £15,000 for the cause.
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