A RAF leader who has two daughters who suffer from diabetes is taking on the Bupa Great North Run to raise money for charity.

Squadron Leader Tony Quinn, 45, from Walter's Ash near High Wycombe will take on the half marathon in Newcastle in September to raise money for Diabetes UK.

Mr Quinn has three daughters. Eldest daughter, Hannah, 23 was diagnosed with the condition when she was five and her sister, Victoria, 17 was diagnosed at 12.

Hannah developed an eating disorder known as diabulimia while she was in secondary school, where she used her lack of insulin to lose weight.

Mr Dunn said: "Diabulimia has had a significant impact on Hannah's health. Having had constantly high blood sugar levels meant she has had to have numerous operations on her eyes as diabetic retinopathy developed to such an extent that for a significant period of time she lost her driving licence."

Hannah's condition is currently under control but she still has to endure a daily routine of multiple injections, blood tests and diet constraints. Mr Dunn added: "Anything I can do to improve the quality of life for those affected by diabetes is worth striving for."

There are a limited number of places available on the Diabetes UK Bupa Great North Run team on September 19. If you wish to secure a place, contact Lisa Stafford on 01325 488 606 or email lisa.stafford@diabetes.org.uk