An inspiring Rangers fan has defied all the odds to bounce back from a stroke and run 22 marathons in 22 days to raise money for charity and celebrate the Champions.
Stroke survivor David Smith is a huge Rangers fan and decided to run 550 miles in just over three weeks between Ibrox and Anfield as a tribute to manager Steven Gerrard.
Doing the run in support of the Stroke Association, David will also be donating to the Rangers Charity Foundation as part of the achievement.
It genuinely a remarkable story and David’s journey through adversity was helped by the club’s triumphant title match last season.
“I had an Ischemic stroke on December 8 and after 24 hours of touch and go I survived – I knew I was going to be okay, but I couldn’t actually speak to tell the people around me,” said David [Rangers Charity Foundation].
“Three days later, I was up and walking about, running up and down the stairs. I was told I was supposed to be in for a month, but I was able to leave after 15 days.
“I believe my fitness pulled me through, I knew I had to have a plan to beat this stroke. I wanted to run it off.
“I’ve been lucky, but not everyone is the same so I’m doing this run in support of the Stroke Association, who do wonderful work for those less fortunate than myself.
“I’m also running for my usual charity, the Rangers Charity Foundation, who do a lot of work in the local community and help a number of different charities, including UNICEF.
“Going to Liverpool and back is in tribute to Steven Gerrard who delivered the 55th league title and got me through my darkest days.”
There’s still plenty of time to sponsor David HERE with the running inspiration already raising close to £5 as part of the wonderful effort.
The Rangers Charity Foundation is always taking part in superb fundraising efforts – here’s more on the success of the wonderful Big Sleep Out campaign as an example.
