A HAMPSHIRE man is in training to raise thousands of pounds for sufferers of a rare disorder in this year’s London Marathon.

Kurt Baldwin will be running to raise cash for Ataxia UK, the national charity for sufferers of the degenerative neurological discorder ataxia.

In the run-up to the marathon on April 25 Kurt’s mum Marika Baldwin will be opening her salon Raymonde Hairstyling in Twyford on Sundays, with all takings from bookings going towards the appeal. Marika can be contacted to make an appointment on 01962 715714 and you can sponsor Kurt at justgiving.com/ kurt baldwin