Well-known local sportsman Colin Picton is preparing to run the London marathon for a charity that is really close to his heart.

Colin, who for many years regularly played both rugby and football for Neyland, will run his second marathon in April, in aid of the National Autistic Association.

Colin’s five-year-old son Fletcher was diagnosed autistic 18 months ago, so to raise awareness Colin is running to raise as much money as possible for this worthwhile cause.

Any Western Telegraph readers or businesses that want to pledge their support can log onto www.justgiving.com/colinpicton and donate.