Around 580 people took part in the third Bradbeers Charity Relay Marathon in Romsey

About 580 people took part in the third Bradbeers Charity Relay Marathon, organised by Romsey’s Rotary Club.

Each person ran two-and-a-half miles through the Broadlands Estate, clocking up 25 miles for each team of ten.

Among them were 40 runners who took part to raise money for a little boy with cerebral palsy and chronic lung disease.

Toby Dobson has beaten the odds and battled through life, undergoing heart surgery, a hernia operation and eight blood transfusions – spending 160 days in hospital since losing his twin brother Cameron at two hours old.

The eight-year-old from Chandler’s Ford was carried over the finish line by his mum Lyndsay.

His team, which included his mum and dad, Alistair, are now in the lead for the fundraising trophy, which goes to the group that raises the most cash for charity, after raising £2,500.

The cash will be split between Naomi’s House and Sebastian’s Action Trust, which have helped the Shepherds Down schoolboy and his family, and Toby’s Team, which supports the youngster with his medical, physical and emotional needs, including buying equipment not funded by the NHS.

Lyndsay, who celebrated her 41st birthday on the day, said: “It was one heck of a way to celebrate my birthday.

“We did it to give back to the charities that saved our lives.

“It’s overwhelming to know that Toby touches all our friends and families’ hearts and they want to be there for him.”

To support Toby, visit: teamtoby.co.uk.