A SOUTHAMPTON man will take on the London Marathon for the charity that helped his ex-marine dad.
Scott Cruickshanks from West End is hoping to raise "vital funds" for the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA).
The 38-year-old has already raised more than £3,000.
The charity helped Scott's dad, who served for over 20 years in the Royal Marines, during his transition back into civilian life.
Soon after leaving the forces, he was made redundant.
This caused financial pressure with the added stress of paying for housing and looking after the children whilst unemployed.
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SSAFA provides support to those Army personnel past and present, as well as their families.
Scott was inspired by the help his dad received to become a volunteer caseworker himself.
Scott said: "I see running the marathon to raise money for SSAFA as a great way of giving back for the assistance we received when I was a child.
"Because my father volunteered as a case worker in the past, I know that any money raised will be well spent by SSAFA.
"This will be my second marathon which makes it more daunting as I know how much the last miles will hurt."
Scott is a Royal Naval Reservist and has pledged his annual commitment bonus, over £1,000 to the charity.
To donate visit Scott's marathon profile.
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