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Family cross the Black Country by foot and by bike for fundraiser in the name of much-missed dad

It was a family affair as three generations ran across the Black Country to remember a much-loved man and raise money in his memory.

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'Blind Dave' Heeley OBE (centre) helps the family on their way

After David Neadle died early this year, members of the family decided to travel 23 miles from West Bromwich to Perton travelling past places he lived and worked throughout his life.

They were raising funds for the MND Association which helps people affected by Motor Neurone Disease, which David died of.

The distance was covered by three generations of his family - some running, some cycling and some walking, with a number of individuals carrying on for another three miles after the event to reach the equivalent of a marathon.

Jess Davey and her mother Judy Neadle with Dave Heeley, his daughters Georgie-Lee and Dannie Healey