Former paratrooper completes Guinness World Record attempt to help save soldier's life

A former soldier has completed a gruelling Guinness World Record attempt to raise funds for a soldier's cancer treatment.

Farren Morgan, a former Queen's Guard, King's Guard, paratrooper and physical trainer in the Army, ran a half marathon while carrying a 120lb (54kg) load in three hours 56 minutes – the previous record was four hours.

Mr Farren believes he has broken the record, although it is yet to be officially confirmed.

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He decided to take on the challenge after finding out that a young man currently serving in the Army, Jacob Hall, is battling leukaemia and requires urgent financial support for alternative treatments.

Jacob, a 24-year-old private, currently serving in the British Army in the Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment, was diagnosed with leukaemia in July 2023.

After a successful bone marrow transplant, he enjoyed a brief period of remission.

However, in February he received the devastating news that he had relapsed.

With only a 5% chance of remission through chemotherapy, Jacob and his wife are exploring alternative treatments that are not covered by the NHS, but they come with significant costs.

The raised funds would help ease the costs of alternative treatments and provide Jacob and his wife with much-needed respite.

"Every little bit helps us ease the financial stress and worries. Your kindness means the world to us, and we're grateful for any support you can offer," Jacob said.

Donations can be made here to help him in his fight against leukaemia.