Carmarthen man’s gruelling fundraiser for hospice
Thomas Williams is tackling a 40-mile marathon along the Pembrokeshire Coastal path in memory of his mother
A devoted son is set to embark on a gruelling challenge in memory of his late mother.
Thomas Williams, from Carmarthen, will be taking part in the Wild West Ultra - a muscle-pounding 40-mile mixed terrain ultra-marathon run along a section of the Pembrokeshire Coastal Path.
The race, which includes exclusive access to run through the Ministry of Defence (MoD) ranges around Castlemartin, takes place on Saturday, June 17.
Schoolteacher Thomas, who lost his mother Peggy to breast cancer, is running the race in aid of the Skanda Vale Hospice, near Llandysul, Carmarthenshire.
Skanda Vale Hospice offers respite care and support to people with life-limiting illnesses, their family and friends, completely free of charge.
The hospice is staffed almost entirely by volunteers.
Thomas, 43, said: “It has been over 20 years since my mum Peggy died of breast cancer, and it would have been her 70th birthday this year on June 30.
“To commemorate her life and fight against cancer I will be competing in my first ultra marathon.
“I realise that times are difficult presently, but any donations, no matter how big or small would be gratefully appreciated by the hospice who provide a 24-hour care for up to a week per month for patients.
“Skanda Vale hospice provides full care and support to those with a life-limiting illness regardless of their beliefs or religion, completely free of charge.”
Thomas’ father Glyn is a volunteer complementary therapist at the hospice, providing reflexology and reiki sessions for patients and families.
Thomas is hoping to raise £500 for the Hospice and has a JustGiving page here for anyone wishing to sponsor him.
