Colitis patient hopes to make fitness history

A colitis patient who was nearly killed when childhood bullies stamped on her stoma is taking on a fitness challenge in the hope of inspiring others.

Lindsay Bowers, from Southampton, was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis aged nine.

The 41-year-old hopes to become the first person with a stoma to complete the Spartan DEKA FIT Europe, which involves eleven 500m runs, interspersed with exercise activities.

She said: "People don't always see what you're dealing with but if I can show one person what's possible, then that's enough."
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