A Surrey man is preparing to run 129 kilometers (80 miles) in support of the hospital that has been treating him for prostate cancer.

Kevin Webber, from Epsom, began treatment at the Royal Marsden Hospital following his diagnosis 10 years ago.

He plans to run and walk the round trip between his home and The Royal Marsden in Sutton, south London, 10 times in less than 24 hours on November 5.

Mr Webber, who is raising funds for Royal Marsden Cancer CharityHe said he was “determined to give back to the incredible teams at the hospital”.

In 2014, the local hospital gave the 60-year-old man a prognosis of just two years.

He was then referred to the Royal Marsden, where he underwent chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone therapy.

Ten years later, Webber is still responding to treatment, a hospital spokesperson said.

He has raised more than £10,000 so far ahead of his challenge.

Along the way he will be supported by friends, family and staff at The Royal Marsden, including his consultant, Professor Chris Parker, who will accompany him for part of the challenge.

Webber said: “If I do this it will be the longest race I have ever run in 24 hours.

“Each return will be for a year of my life (with cancer), a different department at The Royal Marsden that has kept me alive and someone who has helped me along the way.

“I would love to make a real difference to the hospital that is so important to so many people.”

Professor Parker said: “Kevin’s dedication to fundraising and raising awareness about prostate cancer is truly amazing.”