Runner Wayne Swiffin has secured another corporate sponsor for his bid to raise money for The Royal British Legion by running the London Marathon.

Wayne, a public relations consultant and journalist, has worked with Fidler & Pepper Solicitors for a number of years, helping to raise the firm’s profile through social media, networking and press articles.

Now the Mansfield-based firm has sponsored the novice runner, who hopes to raise more than £2,000 for the charity by taking part in the marathon in April this year.

Wayne, whose company is Mansfield-based Mandatum PR, said: “I am so grateful to Fidler & Pepper for their support and sponsorship.

“Training for a marathon can often be a solo effort, pounding the pavements and roads in all weathers, so it is great to know that people are supporting what you are doing.”

Fidler & Pepper partner Matt Slade has previously run the Nottingham Robin Hood Marathon, and the husband of Sally Callaghan-Wetton, Fidler & Pepper’s marketing manager, has also previously run the London Marathon.

Sally said: “I’ve seen Wayne’s updates on social media and he is putting in the effort that is needed to train for a marathon. We wish him the very best of luck and hope our contribution will go some way to helping The Royal British Legion carry out their work.”

Another corporate sponsor is JRB Accountancy, the Mansfield-based practice for SMEs and business people wanting a no-nonsense approach to accountancy.

For updates on Wayne’s training, see www.facebook.com/thelegionrunner and to donate, see uk.virginmoneygiving.com/WayneSwiffin

To speak with Wayne about become a corporate sponsor, email [email protected] or call 07854 689914.