A MAN who came over from America to compete in the London Marathon to raise money in aid of Diabetes, has thanked those from Newton Poppleford who sponsored him.

A MAN who came over from America to compete in the London Marathon to raise money in aid of Diabetes, has thanked those from Newton Poppleford who sponsored him.

Paul Futter took part in the event and raised �2,000, �421 of which was raised by people living in the village.

Paul was supported by his parents, Len and Margaret, as well as other relations.