A heartbroken dad who lost his baby daughter to a rare cardiac condition is preparing to do a half marathon in her memory.

Kendal couple Robert Reid and Suzanne Hogg lost little Kayleigh in January, after she was born suffering from the rare defect Ebstein's Anomaly. 

Desperate for something to focus on - and keen to raise money for charities which are close to the family's heart - Mr Reid will join his partner's cousin Liam O'Callaghan for the Great North Run. 

"Since we lost Kayleigh we've just been taking each day at a time but is still too painful for me to visit the cemetery," explained Mr Reid, 33. 

The National Road resident added: "I'm raising money for the Rainbow Trust, which helps give terminally ill children time with their families, while Liam is running in aid of Cardiac Risk in the Young."

Mr Reid is already pounding the streets of Kendal several time a week to get fit for the September 20 event. 

To sponsor the pair, visit www.justgiving.com/robertreid2