Solicitor advocate Michael Madden, pictured with other members of the Belfast Solicitors’ Association, said: “This year we have entered four relay teams in the Belfast City Marathon to run for Action Cancer and the Stroke Association.

“We have chosen to support these two great charities this year in recognition of the essential services they have been providing for thousands of people throughout our community.

“The last year has been particularly difficult for the charity sector and we hope to raise awareness and support to help Action Cancer and the Stroke Association continue their life-saving work into the future.”

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