Marathon man Calum heads to France for latest MND Scotland fundraiser

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An Ayrshire man is preparing to put his best foot forward to help honour the legacy of his former teacher - and friend - who died after a long standing battle against motor neuron disease.Calum Scoular, from Dundonald, is taking on the Schneider Electric Marathon of Paris on Sunday, April 13.The 23-year-old will pay tribute to Donald Grewar, who died in 2019 after a brave five-year battle with MND.Calum has been fundraising for MND Scotland since he was 16 years old.

He has participated in various events, including zip slide challenges, 10K runs, half marathons, and MND Scotland’s Fun Run.Calum first met Donald, a Maths and Guidance Teacher, in his first year of school at Madras College in St Andrews.Calum takes up the story, saying: “He was interested in getting to know you as a person.

He was warm and friendly, and made connections with everyone. We gelled immediately. He was encouraging in my extracurricular activities, including the school choir and rugby team.

He cheered me on from the sidelines, and there wasn’t a week that went past that we didn’t speak. It was so devastating to know how much of a nice man he was and what he had to go through.”The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now.Get all the local news in your area – plus features, football news and the latest on the coronavirus crisis – at your fingertips 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories while you can customise your page with the sections that matter to you.The Ayrshire Live app is available to download now on iOS and Android.After being diagnosed with MND in 2014, Donald bravely fought against the disease until his passing in 2019.Calum said: “I didn’t know he had MND until 2015.