My father was diagnosed with and died of cancer in 2022.

Throughout this, he and my mother were cared for and supported in the most exceptional way, by the carers at St David’s Hospice Care.

Anyone who has either been diagnosed with, or has friends or
family who have been diagnosed with cancer, will understand how devastating and cruel this disease is. But incredibly St David’s managed to alleviate some of the pain.

St David’s provided the equipment and nurses to keep Dad comfortable and at home until the end, but they did so much more. They provided support to my mother, helping her navigate the situation, both practically and emotionally and they turned up and sat with the family during Dad’s final hours.

They do the most difficult job with incredible warmth, empathy and humour. They don’t work on auto pilot or just follow processes to ‘tick a box’. St David’s provide a truly essential service.

So, as you may have guessed by this point, I want to raise money for St David’s, to help them continue to provide the exceptional care and support that Dad and my family received. I have never been more conscious of the fact that anyone could need the support of St David’s at any time, and without notice.

To raise money, I will be completing at least one challenge per month and I am aiming to raise £10,000 for St David’s.

The events I have committed to so far are below, but this
list will be full and there are likely to be more added in some months:

• January 29th - Chepstow 10k - COMPLETED
• February 11th - Hoka Half Marathon, Afan Fforest - COMPLETED
• March 5th - Newport Half Marathon - COMPLETED
  
• April 29th - 5k Kolor dash, Newport - COMPLETED
  
• April 30th - Lydney Olympic Triathlon (750m swim, 48k bike, 10k run) - COMPLETED
• May 13th - Tour of Pembrokeshire 105 mile cycle - COMPLETED
• June 10th - St Davids 101km bike ride - COMPLETED
• June 25th - Cardiff Legends 70.3 (1.9k swim, 88k bike, 21.8k run)
• July 16th - Ironman Swansea 70.3 (19k swim, 88k, 21.8k run)
  
• August 12th - Tough Mudder 15k - 30 Obstacles
• September 17th - Ironman Weymouth 70.3 (19k swim, 88k, 21.8k run)
• October 21st - Full Ironman (3.8k, 180k bike, 42k run)
• November - TBC
• December - TBC

All monies raised will go to St David’s.

Parker & Co have agreed to pay all entrance fees and I
will self-fund any travel required.

To follow my progress through training and the events you

can Search for me on Strava and Instagram.

Thank you for any support!