Mr Happy takes a running detour

12 April 2012

A former leukaemia sufferer running from John O'Groats to Land's End will take part in the Marathon on Sunday.

Andy Jackson, 26, will break off his journey to join the 37,000 other runners.

He began his epic run - which will take nine weeks to complete - in February, dressed as Mr Happy.

He hopes to raise £250,000 for a leukaemia charity.

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