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Gym enthusiast Tony Hatton from Woodley in Stockport, who was told he would never walk again is about to take on an amazing challenge to raise funds for two local charities. On 1st September the 64 year old who suffered a stroke ten years ago, leaving him paralysed and unable to move, aims to complete two minutes on the treadmill at Life Leisure Stockport Sports Village.

Inspired by his trainers at the gym and motivated by a desire to raise money for St Ann’s Hospice and Brentwood School in Altrincham for children with special educational needs, Tony is hoping he will meet the challenge that he once thought beyond his capabilities for ever. His sheer determination and the support of the rehabilitation unit who initially helped him and his wife and family have helped him to gain new strength.

Tony, a well-known figure and former cub leader for 25 years in Woodley, was the victim of a bottle attack when he went to assist someone outside a pub ten years ago. The attack put him in a coma, on a life support machine and caused an aneurism which left him severely disabled.

During his toughest times and still to this day Tony tunes into BBC Radio Manchester and listen to DJs Jimmy Wagg and Eamonn O’Neal who cheer him up with their banter. So, to say thank you Tony wants to donate all the money he raises to their two nominated charities.