Two Ceredigion brothers are set to take on the London Marathon for the second year in a row to raise money for the Royal National Institute of Blind People.

Huw and Mathew Rowcliffe are preparing to don their running shoes for the Virgin Money London Marathon on Sunday, 28 April to raise as much cash as possible for the RNIB.

Huw, 30, from Llanrhystud, will be running his second marathon as a guide runner for his 25-year-old brother Mathew – originally from Pencader - who was diagnosed with Leber’s hereditary optic neuropathy three years ago.

Mathew, who now lives in Northampton working as an assistant bar manager, said he has received a “great deal of support from RNIB” following his diagnosis.

He started to notice changes in his vision around the time he was graduating from the University of Northampton in 2015.

After undergoing blood tests, it was confirmed that he had the hereditary condition, which causes sudden loss of central vision.

“This sudden loss of vision changed my life,” Mathew said.

“I am raising money for the RNIB, who have worked closely with me for the last three years so I could continue to live and work independently.

“After running last year, it felt like there would be something missing if I didn’t take part.

“My brother Huw will be my guide runner again, and we’re hoping to cross the finish line in four and a half hours.

For more information and to donate visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mathewrowcliffe.

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