A WORTHING man is running the London Marathon to raise funds for an organisation providing creative projects and other activities for people with learning disabilities.

Pete Okines, 60, is supporting Superstar Arts, a not for profit community interest company based in Worthing

He said: “We went to see a Superstar Arts concert one evening at St Pauls and thought “what a lovely thing to get involved with.”

He is hoping to raise more than £1,000.

Pete and wife Pam visited the group’s art and community group at Heene Community Centre.

He said: “On the day of the marathon I will get up at 5am and will get to the starting area two hours early to warm up.

“There will be around 50,000 runners taking part..

“I have always loved running and started at school.

“I have done 15 marathons including London, Barcelona, Nice, Berlin and Athens.

“I have also run over 30 half marathons.

“My inspiration for running is taken from the origins of the word marathon itself, where more than 2,500 years ago a solider ran to Athens with the news of a war near Marathon.

“This level of dedication and commitment to a goal is one I am hoping to achieve for Superstar Arts with the fundraising.”

The money will go towards equipment for the group.

You can sponsor Pete via justgiving.