Pete's Epic Hand-Cycle: London Marathon Cheer

0:00Pete Linnet, a 62-year-old born with Spina Bifida, is tackling a massive hand-cycle ride from Lester to Buckingham Palace. He's covering 106 miles over two days to cheer on his son Harry at the London Marathon. Both are fundraising for spinal research, the UK charity pushing for new treatments to help folks paralyzed by spinal cord injuries. The challenge kicks off Thursday April 24th and wraps Friday April 25th, just in time for Harry's first marathon on Sunday, April 26th. Pete's no rookie. He's a former Britain's strongest disabled man, champ, who's competed worldwide, even placing 5th at the world's strength games in. Texas, Pete's story hits deep. Doctors once said he'd never walk, have kids, or live normally, but he's defied it all with grit and sports. His son Harry, a 26-year-old event coordinator in London, calls him an endless inspiration for that unbreakable mindset. Harry's pumped, but emotional, knowing his dead, who was told he couldn't find their kids, will watch him cross

1:02the finish line at mile 26.2 for a cause that shaped their family. Spinal research reps hail Pete as a legend, saying every pound raised edges them closer to curing paralysis. Keep an eye on this father-son duo, their proving limits are just starting lines. That's your update from Lester News today, powered by AI. I'm Corey with the story.