A MAN with cerebral palsy will film his marathon attempt to show it from a wheelchair user’s perspective.

Jadey Yesilada, 23, from Bevendean, Brighton, will race 26 miles in a buggy to raise awareness about disability and prove that everyone can do sport.

Mr Yesilada, who has played disability sport since he was eight, said: “I think there is a lack of understanding around disability. A lot of people are innocent – they stare and assume things because they don’t understand.”

“I want to tell everyone that just because I’m in a chair doesn’t mean I can’t do stuff.”

“I’m scared and excited. This is my passion.”

Mr Yesilada has recently completed an apprenticeship in sports activity leadership with Albion in the Community, Brighton and Hove Albion’s not-for-profit charitable arm.

He is hoping to raise more than £4,000 for his appeal, Jadey’s Dream.

He will race the Brighton Marathon on April 12 with the chief operating officer of Albion in the Community Gary Townsend.

He hopes his achievement will encourage able-bodied and disabled people to do sport together.

Mr Townsend, 42, said: “It will be demanding for me pushing him but also for Jadey.

“Because of high muscle tone caused by his cerebral palsy, vibrations from the road and the sensory overload will cause him to spasm and it will be tough on his body.

“Because he is filming it people will be able to see what it was really like for Jadey to take part in the marathon and it will be great for raising awareness.”

“If we can break down some of the barriers and get more disabled people realising they can do the things they want to do, we’ve done a good job.”

The pair will be two of 18,000 runners taking part in the Brighton Marathon on Sunday, April 12.

They hope to complete the course, which starts at Preston Park and finishes in Madeira Drive in under five hours.

To donate, visit Gary Townsend’s JustGiving page at www.justgiving.com/MarathonBrighton or the Albion in the Community website www.albioninthecommunity.org.uk