Former soldier discharged from the Army with PTSD set to run 236 miles - starting in Salford

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A former soldier who was discharged from the Army with PTSD is set to run 236 miles for charity – starting his epic journey in Salford .

Darren Hardy has taken on the challenge of running 10 consecutive marathons in 100 hours to help save a young girl from a rare and life-threatening disease.

The 36-year-old will set off from MediaCity at 8am on Wednesday (April 6). Darren was inspired to raise money for 13-year-old Aggie Candy-Waters, who suffers from a neurodegenerative condition called H-ABC. READ MORE: Boss of Manchester Airport quits to 'pursue fresh opportunities' amid growing backlash The severe form of TUBB4a leukodystrophy disrupts myelin surrounding nerves, leading to disruption of the signals between nerve cells in the brain.

Patients can develop seizures, muscle contractions, hearing and speech difficulties and uncontrollable limb movements. There is currently no cure but new research is being carried out to find an effective treatment.