CONSERVATIVE MP for North Cornwall, Scott Mann, has pledged his support to three community hospitals by running the Virgin London Marathon on April 23.

This iconic event, which covers a distance of 26.2 miles, is the UK’s largest marathon, taking in some of London’s most famous landmarks.

Not only will it be Scott’s first marathon, but it will also be the first time a Cornish MP has run the London Marathon itself.

By taking part, Mr Mann is proud to be representing three charities and hopes to raise money for all three hospitals to help provide equipment and support for their NHS staff and patients.

Along with the Friends of Bodmin Hospital, Mr Mann is fundraising for Launceston Hospital League of Friends and Stratton Hospital League of Friends.

He said: “Through the help of Virgin Money Giving, I’m very proud to be raising money for the Friends of Bodmin Hospital, the Launceston Hospital League of Friends and the Stratton Hospital League of Friends who provide very important help, and support the wonderful staff and patients at their respective community hospitals in North Cornwall.”

He added: “I would like to thank everyone who supports this fundraising challenge and for any donations pledged. I know the Friends of the Hospitals would really appreciate your support to sponsor me for the run.

“All donations are quickly processed and passed to the charities, and I’m really looking forward to April 23 and raising money for such great charities.”

Since the first London Marathon in 1981, runners in the race have raised more than £830-million for charity, making it the largest annual one-day fundraising event in the world.