Newcastle heart attack survivor Mike Atkinson to run the Blaydon Race
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Newcastle heart attack survivor Mike Atkinson to run the Blaydon Race

8 Jun 2026 · Originally published 7 Jun 2026 9/10 Original headline: Heart attack survivor defies odds to take on Blaydon Race
After being told he might never run again following a heart attack in 2015, Mike Atkinson is preparing to take on the Blaydon Race alongside his children. He is running to raise funds for the Red Sky Foundation and to honour his late father, marking a significant milestone in his recovery journey.
Source: Chronicle Live Tyne And Wear
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