Marathon man Dan lines up support from Martin Clunes and TOWIE stars Mike Norcross and Jessica Wright to fundraise in dad's memory

A Bassetlaw businessman who devotes his spare time to fundraising in his father's memory is gearing up for another incredible feat - and has plenty of celebrity support.

By day, 33-year-old Daniel Kerley is the director of a recruitment company, but after-hours he is a fundraising superhero, spurred on by the death of dad Peter in 2014.

Ever since Peter lost his battle with lung cancer, Daniel has done everything in his power to create a positive legacy, by taking on a series of challenges for charity.

He said: “I started doing this because I didn’t know how to deal with the death of my dad, it happened so suddenly. He was only 55, and a non-smoker. The coroner said he’d been ‘dealt a bad card’.

“My way of coping is to continue to fight and raise awareness and money, because one day I hope we will find a cure for this evil disease.”

Daniel has already raised more than £10,000 for healthcare charities by running races such as the Robin Hood Half Marathon and the Clumber Park 10k and the Lincoln 10k.

Next he will attempt the big one – the London Marathon on Sunday, April 24. This time he is aiming to raise £1,000 for Hospice UK.

And the race will have added significance for Daniel.