A MAN left unable to walk after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of multiple sclerosis is set to run the London Marathon to prove “you can achieve amazing things” despite setbacks.

Two years ago Joe Ramsden, 33, was rushed to hospital after collapsing and was left unable to walk or see.

However, thanks to medication and rehab he has made a “full recovery” and will take on the 26.2-mile run in a bid to raise cash for the Multiple Sclerosis Society.

April 21, the day of the marathon, will mark exactly two years since Joe, from Westcliff, was rushed to hospital.

He relapsed four times over the next three months, but thanks to the support from the NHS and MS charities he is fighting fit and ready to run the iconic London Marathon.

Joe said: “The past two years has been tough. It was a really rough time when it all started but I have never been the person to give up and so I have been working towards doing everything I can to be as healthy and able as I can be for as long as possible.

“I feel very lucky to be where I am now. With the support of friends and family and the amazing NHS and research done by many MS charities, I am running a marathon.

“I just want to show people that are in similar situations to what I have been in that you can go on to achieve amazing things if you just focus and set your sights on being the best you can be and look after your body above anything.”

In December 2023, Joe’s multiple sclerosis status changed again, and he is currently at a high risk of a life-threatening brain infection called PML.

However, Joe has set himself the goal of doing all he could to raise money and awareness.

He also wanted to find a way to show the world exactly what it looks like to run the London Marathon and will be broadcasting the event live online using a 360° camera.

To donate to Joe’s London Marathon run, visit justgiving.com/page/joe-ramsden-1699387897197