A Epsom dad who took on marathons to raise more than £200,000 for charity while undergoing chemotherapy has been praised by the Prime Minister.

Kevin Webber was given only two years to live after being diagnosed with prostate cancer when he walked 15 marathons in 15 days alongside Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling in both 2016 and 2017.

Now Theresa May has written to praise him for his contribution to Prostate Cancer UK.

In a personal letter to Kevin, the Prime Minister said: “You have responded to tremendously difficult personal circumstances with enormous courage and strength.

“Your inspiring fundraising work for Prostate Cancer UK demonstrates your dedication to ensuring that men seek early diagnosis and I wish you every success in your extreme fundraising challenge in the Arctic later this year.”

Kevin’s next challenge, the 6633 Arctic Ultra, involves pulling a sledge for 350 miles across the Arctic in -50 degrees Celsius temperatures.

Kevin said: “Since I was diagnosed with effectively terminal prostate cancer three years ago, it has become my mission to raise awareness and funds for Prostate Cancer UK whilst I am still here.”

Kevin is the latest recipient of the Points of Light award, which recognises outstanding volunteers who are making a change in their community and inspiring others.

He added: “I feel quite emotional and humbled that people think what I have done is in any way special so to be honoured in this manner is unbelievable and a memory that my family and I will have forever, although much of the thanks must go to those who have supported me in so many ways.”

We wrote about Kevin in this article last November when he was named an ambassador for #givingtuesday.