Doctor's Madagascan charity plan

A hospital doctor is planning to cycle 400 miles through Madagascar to raise money for people with leprosy.

It will be the third time Dr Chris Swinburn, a consultant in respiratory medicine at Taunton's Musgrove Park Hospital, has visited the island.

He said: "Leprosy is still a huge problem in Madagascar and the money I raise will be used to prevent this disease as well as provide care."

He is due to set out next October and will raise funds for LEPRA.

He added: "I am very grateful to all those who have supported my efforts so far helping me raise £6,500.

"It is the thought of the huge amount that this will be able to achieve that will keep me going when the saddle is sore and the hills steep."

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