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 orfamily 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.

The original plan was to complete an event every month in 2023 to raise money for St David's, however, I was selected for stem cell donation with DKMS and it basically ruined the plan!

After completing 10 events in 2023, I'm now taking part in Ironman Wales in Tenby on 22nd September as a last money raising event.

I am aiming to raise £3,000 for St David’s and I'm so close!

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!