Dave Lock, known as 'Samaritans Running Telephone', is running his 25th consecutive London Marathon in fancy dress for the charity.
In truth, Dave Lock had phoned - and then soon hung up - several times before he could bring himself to engage in any conversation.On Sunday, he will run his 25th consecutive London Marathon in fancy dress for the charity, in the large green telephone costume which has become synonymous with his endeavours.
"Steven always used to come and watch the London Marathon and he always used to stand near mile 24," says Lock, known as 'Samaritans Running Telephone'. He became a listening volunteer for the charity, which answers a call every 10 seconds, before taking on his first London Marathon in 1999 dressed as children's TV character 'Big Ears' - in recognition of the service Samaritans provides.
"Back in 1999, I told myself I would run 25 consecutive London Marathons to support Samaritans. I'm so delighted that I'm nearly there."
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