A few years ago I did a year of running to raise money for Velindre who were treating my wife Jen who had metastatic breast cancer.You helped me raise over £5000.

Since then there were ups and downs but Velindre continued to provide gold standard treatment even during COVID.In 2023 I raised money through a series of events ending with the Paris to Bordeaux bike ride.Unfortunately the week before the ride Jen passed away. I couldn't make the trip but stayed at home and did the ride virtually on a Wattbike. In total it was 619km, 3800m climb and approximately 27 hours in the saddle. All in fairly extreme heat. You helped me raise over £12,000.

It was Jen's wish that I continue to raise money for her chosen charities: Velindre Fundraising, City Hospice and Cancer Research UK.

To help Velindre I have again signed up to some of their events. And some self imposed torture.

21st June - The Longest Day - hike up and down Pen Y Fan as many times as I can in 24 hours

28th June - Tenby Long Course cycle - 112miles of torture

14th September - Velindre Castle to Castle Run

5th October - Cardiff Half Marathon

21-25 May 2026 - Velindre Cycle from Seville to Marbella.

I will cover the costs myself so all donations will go directly to Velindre.

Thank you.

Gavin