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A British soldier who suffered spinal cord injuries while serving in Iraq is set to raise funds for 26 charities by competing in this year's London Marathon.

Major Phil Packer last year walked the marathon over 14 days and managed to raise £1.3 million for charity, reports the Yorkshire Evening Post.

This time around he will be joined by Leeds medical student Cat Bull for the opening mile of the circuit, as she has been chosen as his first support walker at the event.

Ms Bull, 22, will be taking part for Arthritis UK – one of the 26 charities on Mr Packer's roster – and admitted she is extremely excited to be walking with Mr Packer.

The newspaper points out that Ms Bull, who has severe arthritis and has already undergone a hip replacement, completed the race last year.

This year's London Marathon takes place on April 25th and participants are expected to reach the £500 million milestone of funds raised through the event since it began in 1981.

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