AN ANIMAL lover will run a marathon to help support a rescue centre.
Joseph Wood, who lives in Horsham, has decided to take on the marathon challenge to raise funds for the RSPCA.
On September 12, he will run the Brighton marathon - the second-largest marathon in the UK and the eighth-largest in Europe.
The RSPCA gets around 84,000 calls to its cruelty line every month, and around 1,500 of those are about intentional cruelty.
But the charity sees a rise in the summer by around 400 calls, on average, per month. This means 47 calls every day or two every hour.
He said: "I like all animals, from cats to budgies, so I wanted to raise money for the RSPCA to help animals in need.
"I have a one-year-old cat called Luna, who I absolutely love. She is a snowshoe cat, and she's basically like a dog in a cat's body. We've even taught her to play fetch.
"The South Downs is perfect for running and training for the marathon. I might beat the time I did before, but I'll be happy if I get the same time and raise lots of money for the RSPCA."
Every year, the RSPCA rescues over 100,000 animals and relies on generous donations from the public to continue its vital work rescuing, rehabilitating and rehoming or releasing animals.
The last 18 months have seen fundraising events such as the Brighton marathon cancelled, and so charities need support now more than ever.
More than12,000 runners participate in the marathon, enjoying a course that starts in Preston Park at 9.45am, making its way through the city centre, along the seafront and finishes at the Madeira Drive in front of thousands of spectators.
This will be his second marathon after running the 26.2 miles back in 2017 for the Teenage Cancer Trust.
To support Joseph's challenge, visit: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/joseph-wood7
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