A Glasgow firefighter is set to complete a 555-mile cycle in memory of his late father.
Crew Commander Willie Wilson will be taking part in the Doddie Aid event, which raises funds to help aid research into the causes of Motor Neurone Disease and investigate potential cures.
The Clydebank-based firefighter will be joining a team of 13 from East and West Dunbartonshire, Argyll and Bute to complete the event, which is organised by My Name’5 Doddie Foundation and set up by the late rugby legend Doddie Weir.
Willie will be partaking in the event to honour his father, also called William, who sadly passed away in 2008 at age 54, after being diagnosed with MND.
Willie said: "It’s a horrible illness, to see someone deteriorate from being a healthy person to becoming bedbound, but my dad had a strong spirit and character. I have seen resilience in some people with MND.
"Doddie Weir is a great example, he did amazing work for the cause. I was really keen to get involved in this challenge.
"I know MND is vastly underfunded. I’ll be a bit apprehensive, but I’ve been doing a lot of training and building up the miles."
Willie and his team will leave from Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium on Thursday, February 9 and arrive at Murrayfield, Edinburgh for the Scotland v Wales Six Nations match on Saturday, February 11.
The 555-mile cycle will be a continuous ride throughout the 48 hours.
Since his father's passing, Willie has been an avid fundraiser and supporter of MND charities.
He has completed firewalks, half marathons, four marathons and a bungee jump.
To donate to the East and West Dunbartonshire Argyll and Bute team, click HERE
To find out more information about Doodie Aid, click HERE
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