Martyn’s mission to complete 50 runs for charity before his 50th birthday and the Great Manchester Run is event number 46

Martyn Cassidy, a man who is on a mission to complete 50 organised running events in a year to raise funds for Francis House Children’s Hospice, has selected the Great Manchester Run as event number 46. 

With his 50th birthday approaching on June 28, Martyn will be donning his bright yellow running vest as he crosses the finish line, running in support of the beloved Manchester children’s hospice.

Martyn, who is a quantity surveyor...