"I’m still amazed that I’ve got here, preparing to finish seven major marathons in nine months. When friends and patients offered to sponsor him, he chose Smile Train, a charity close to his heart as a dentist. Mr Hutchinson said: "Doing it for Smile Train adds a completely different level of purpose. Susannah Schaefer, president and CEO at Smile Train, said: "Completing just one marathon is an achievement in itself, but completing seven in nine months is truly remarkable. Smile Train trains and equips local medical professionals to deliver free cleft care in their own communities.

Source: The Herald March 22, 2026 13:05 UTC