A GRANDMOTHER with a degenerative illness has travelled hundreds of miles from Paris to London on her mobility scooter.

Jenny Green, pictured right, who hails from Goldhanger, completed the 238-mile journey in Greenwich on Monday to fund research into motor neurone disease.

The mother-of-five, 60, a former international sailor who now lives in Cannes, was diagnosed with the illness two years ago.

Jenny first showed signs in 2008, when she complained of a pain in the front of her leg.

Her condition deteriorated after her brother died of prostate cancer in March last year and she lost the feeling in her toe.

Since then, she has lost feeling in both legs and now uses a wheelchair.

Friend Fiona Brown said: “Many people would simply have said enough is enough and retired to an armchair, but not our Jenny.

“She remains totally committed to making the most of her remaining life to raise funds, so that in future others diagnosed with motor neurone disease might have access to improved treatments and perhaps even a cure.”

Mrs Green set off on May 22 from Notre Dame, Paris, in her off-road mobility scooter, and averaged 50km a day.

She was joined along the way by friends and family, including sons Mark, 35, and Bobby, 34, who cycled the entire route, as well as daughter Nicky, 40, grandchildren, Sophie, eight, and Tom, 13.

Son Bobby Baines said: “I’m very proud of her.

“The mobility scooter provided her with the power, but the need to be focused for that length of time took its toll.”

The final tally is not yet in, but so far Mrs Green has raised £25,000.