LondonMarathon organisers accused of discrimination over policy of excluding assisted runners
London Marathon organisers have been accused of discrimination over their policy of excluding assisted runners.
"An individual cannot be considered unless they are participating under their own power," said organisers.He has a series of complex needs including cerebral palsy, epilepsy and a chromosome disorder which means he uses a wheelchair. "It's incredibly frustrating, the reason that they are giving to us is that Aaron can't complete the marathon on his own," said David.
The group's director, Alix Crawford, called on London Marathon organisers to explain"why it is lagging behind other major marathons by continuing to exclude certain disadvantaged groups of people from within society from taking part.
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