| Dr Cushing has always been a regular marathon runner, but had not taken part in such a gruelling event since he was involved in a horse riding accident 15 years ago.
The father-of-three said: “This event was the toughest physical challenge I have ever faced and despite struggling during the final six miles and running on ice and snow with nobody else in sight, I managed to complete the marathon in six hours and 41 minutes.
“It proved to be the experience of a lifetime and the completion of a huge challenge as well as the opportunity of raising a large sum of money for a worthwhile cause.”
Dr Cushing received a special commendation at this year’s Cancer Research UK Flame of Hope awards which recognise supporters’ remarkable efforts for the charity.
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