A DISABLED man took on a month-long challenge to help others living with the same condition as himself.

Despite being almost paralysed by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, Jon Hastie from Shoreham set himself a target of travelling one mile every day throughout February.

He live-streamed the challenge on Facebook, speaking extensively about his condition and the challenges he faces.

The 36-year-old used the event to raise money for DMD Pathfinders, a charity co-founded to support people with Duchenne and help them have a better quality of life.

He has raised more than £3,500 so far and the charity aims to use it to develop advice and information guides and run outreach events for young people with the condition.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a progressive muscle-wasting condition that causes muscles to break down due to the lack of an essential protein, dystrophin.

Average life expectancy is mid to late-20s but recent advances in disease management have seen adults living into their 30s, 40s and beyond.

Mr Hastie was diagnosed at the age of three and started using a wheelchair when he was ten.

He now relies on a portable ventilator to breathe and requires round-the-clock care provided by a team of personal assistants in his home.

Mr Hastie can only move a single finger to drive his powered wheelchair.

He said: “I’ve endured the cold, rain, wind, bumpy pavements, fatigue and even a fever to do a mile a day in my powered chair.

“It’s a big deal when you need a ventilator to breathe and struggle to even hold a pen.

“However, I’ve received tremendous support and smashed my first few fundraising targets.

“Along with other adults living with Duchenne, I have been involved with projects supporting young people to prepare for adulthood for the last five years.

“Adults with this condition are now an unexpected generation.

“The care hasn’t kept up and people often have no information or support to live their lives.

“We know that when the right support is in place, adults with Duchenne can have great quality of life.”

Some members of DMD Pathfinders have degrees and PhDs while others are published authors, artists and music promoters.

Experiences, peer support and advocacy are used to help others get care and support.

To donate, visit mydonate.bt.com/fundraisers/jonhastie28miles.