A Cambuslang gym will host a charity cycle event for armed forces charities tomorrow.
Energie Fitness in Cambuslang will host David Smith as he embarks on a sponsored 12-hour cycle on August 4.
David, who is wheelchair bound, is the area fundraiser for the Glasgow, Ayrshire Dumfries and Galloway Area of Royal British Legion Scotland.
And, leading by example, ex-veteran will cycle on his new Tri-Bike, Hand-Pedal from his home in Larkhall to Cambuslang where he will carry on indoors in the gym at Energie Fitness for another eight hours, before cycling back home again.
David was injured in Northern Ireland after being bombed through an Improvised Explosive Device in Armagh in 1985.
As a result, David injured his spine and has no use of his legs, after suffering other medical problems he was supported to get “on his bike” by his GP and other staff in his local surgery.
And so, David will be raising money for four forces charities that have helped him over the years: Erskine, Sight Veterans Scotland, Blesma and RBLS Area Community Support.
Gym manager Chris Allen told Lanarkshire Live : “This is a great cause.
“On Wednesday, if you have a spare five minutes, please jump on a spin bike next to David and cycle along.”
You can donate to David’s chosen charities online, or by dropping some coins in the tubs available at the gym on Wednesday.
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