BLIND DAVE HEELEY'S TOP2TOE CHALLENGE

Early day motion 2126, tabled 11 August 2011 by Lord Watson of Wyre Forest (Labour). Signed by 20 members.

That this House sends its best wishes to West Bromwich marathon runner Blind Dave Heeley as he starts out on his latest endurance challenge to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support on its centenary anniversary; notes that Dave Heeley will cover 1,000 miles, including 10 marathons and 750 miles of tandem cycling, in just 10 days from John O'Groats to Land's End; recognises that Dave Heeley was the first blind person in the world to complete seven marathons in seven days on seven continents raising 375,000 for Guide Dogs for the Blind in 2008; and congratulates Dave Heeley on acting as a truly inspirational role model for so many people in Sandwell and the wider community.

Signatures by party: Labour 13, DUP 3, Liberal Democrat 3, Conservative 1.