Three participants in this year's London Marathon are putting their best foot forward to raise funds for My WiSH Charity at West Suffolk Hospital.

The chosen charity provides support for patients and staff across the West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, in Bury St Edmunds.

The runners, Dr Will Dean, Steve Saunders and Richard Collier, are eager to do their part in giving back to an organisation they feel makes tremendous differences in their community.

Dr Dean, an emergency department consultant, is keen to lace up his shoes this year, after an injury prevented him from running last time around.

Bury Mercury: Dr Will Dean works as a emergency department consultant Dr Will Dean works as a emergency department consultant (Image: Submitted)

He said: “By running the London Marathon in support of My WiSH, I aim to amplify the impact of their invaluable work at West Suffolk Hospital.

“As an emergency medicine and intensive care consultant I witness daily the profound difference these contributions make for both patients and staff."

Meanwhile, Mr Saunders, who is participating in Grow Your Dough, which sees fundraisers receive a £50 starter donation.

Each team then has three months to increase this to as much as possible.

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Mr Saunders is using his £50 to pay for his entry.

He said: “I really wanted to be part of this event as this new role is so important. I’m excited to run again and hope I can raise some money and make a difference”.

Mr Collier is running to show appreciation for the hospital’s maternity team, which diagnosed and cared for his grandchild who had suffered a severe brain bleed.

In gratitude for their unwavering professionalism, Mr Collier now hopes to contribute to the care of others in similar circumstances.

Bury Mercury: Steve Saunders participated in Grow Your Dough, which sees fundraisers receive a £50 starter donation Steve Saunders participated in Grow Your Dough, which sees fundraisers receive a £50 starter donation (Image: Submitted)

He said: “Thankfully the bleeding has stopped but Mimi remains in hospital, having been transferred to Addenbrooke’s.

"All signs are positive at the moment but of course we all remain terribly anxious."

Sue Smith, head of fundraising, said: "The money they raise will be able to fully support the cause they each choose."