The former University of Huddersfield lecturer was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2020.
David, who was a keen cyclist and fell runner, is now unable to walk and has lost all independent mobility in his arms and hands.
David will be cheering on his daughters Ailsa and Skye, who are taking part in the 26.2 mile race, as well as Kelly who is running the half marathon.
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