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London Marathon Runner Inspires with Muscle Disease Mission

3/6/2025

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Lew Mathias, a 29-year-old from Clapham, London, is gearing up for the 2025 London Marathon, fueled by his diagnosis of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1. With a goal to raise £2,000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK, he’s not just running for himself but to shine a light on muscle-wasting diseases and inspire others with his unwavering spirit.

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Story summary

Lew Mathias, a 29-year-old from Clapham, London, is gearing up for the 2025 London Marathon, fueled by his diagnosis of Myotonic Dystrophy Type 1. With a goal to raise £2,000 for Muscular Dystrophy UK, he’s not just running for himself but to shine a light on muscle-wasting diseases and inspire others with his unwavering spirit.