Fred Tomlinson, a 76-year-old marathon runner, prepares to participate in his 33rd consecutive London Marathon, hoping to improve his performance from last year. Finished last with a time of 13 hours and 23 minutes, he is motivated by the charity work he supports, raising funds for the Rainbow Trust Children's Charity, which aids families dealing with severe child illness. After knee replacement surgery, his training has been minimal, yet he intends to finish under eight hours and continue his efforts for the charity in memory of his daughter, Claire.
I can't do any worse than last year.
When you are in the hospital ward and there's children dying it hits home - it still does now.
Helping the families and the children, that's my motivation.
His dedication was truly remarkable, reflecting his deep, personal understanding of the challenges families face when a child is seriously ill.
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