A CHURCH Hill North woman has taken up the gruelling challenge, once again, to run this year's London Marathon in support of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

Helen Tuite is joining more than 150 others running for the charity on Sunday.

Helen's father, Jim Tuite, was diagnosed with MS in 1968 and has been in a wheelchair for almost 30 years. He is looked after by his wife, Norah, who was a nursing sister at Solihull Hospital.

They are sponsoring her by offering a prize to the member of staff who is the nearest to guessing her finish time.

Anyone interested in sponsoring Helen can call her on 07941 416303.