The 28-year-old was diagnosed with motor neurone disease three years ago, on the same day his wife, Jenny, 29, found out she was pregnant with their fourth child.

The pair, of Rowan Lane, South Hiendley, had a rushed wedding at a register office two weeks later, but Lee decided to organise a special ceremony to renew vows, which took place on April 24 in the hospice’s chapel.

Jenny said: “We had been together since we were 16 so when we found out about his diagnosis, we just put everything on go and got married straight away.

“It was Lee’s idea to renew our vows. He came home from the hospice one day and said, ‘I know you wanted to get married in a church and I know you wanted a white wedding so I have planned it for you’. I was surprised, but so happy.”

The original ceremony was due to take place in September this year but unfortunately Lee’s condition deteriorated suddenly and it was brought forward.

Jenny said: “He had an infection and was admitted into the hospice for two weeks, but he got that extra bit of strength to fight back and we renewed our vows two days after he was discharged.

“Everyone at the hospice was fantastic and it was a mad rush to bring everything forward. It was a very emotional day. My eldest son, Brandon, who is seven, surprised me by walking me down to the chapel and when I turned the corner, there were tears in Lee’s and my family’s eyes.”

The Rev Bob Cooper, of St Giles’ Church in Pontefract, also baptised the couple’s three youngest children on the day: Casey Louise, four, Liam, three, and Luke, two.

Jenny has now pledged to take part in the hospice’s women-only Starlight Walk on Saturday, July 5 to help raise vital funds and thank them for the help they have given to her and Lee.

She said: “Before the hospice, I was Lee’s only carer and I had hit rock bottom and wasn’t looking after myself. The hospice has helped us so much.

“I want to raise awareness of motor neurone disease as well. It is not as well-known as cancer but it is a horrible illness. He was so young when he was diagnosed – just 22 and is only supposed to live for five years.

“I wish for a magic wand, to put it all right. It shouldn’t be happening to him.

“He should be out there walking and playing with his children.

“The hospice is such a special place and I shall be walking with pride on July 5 for them and for my husband.”

The midnight walk, which starts at Junction 32 is a six-and-a-half lap around Castleford and Glass Houghton – or double that for those who want to do two laps.

To take part, contact 01977 781477 or download an entry form from www.pwh.org.uk /starlightwalk

Entry is £10 per person with a minimum age of 14 and under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.