Father runs race for charity
Patrick Gilligan, 40, of Hull, ran the Bath Half Marathon for charity Meningitis UK as a tribute to the son whose recovery he calls a miracle.
The Bristol-based charity is close to Patrick’s heart after son Steven was diagnosed with meningococcal meningitis at just 13 weeks old.
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Hide AdDoctors told Patrick and partner Katie Holstock to prepare for the worst but miraculously pulled through with no lasting side-effects.
Eight years on, Steven has been the inspiration behind his dad’s charity challenge.
Mr Gilligan said: “No matter how much training you do, nothing can really prepare you for your first half marathon.”