Charities& Outstanding achievement

It’s not long now till the most colourful fundraiser on the patch – the fabulous 5k Shrewsbury Colour Run in aid of Lingen Davies Cancer Fund on 1st April. Tickets for the first wave at 10.30am have already sold out, but there are still spaces for later slots.

Asunrise summit of Tryfan formed part of an inspirational activity programme run by Climbing Out, a charity that helps adults rebuild mental resilience to move their lives forward following physical or mental trauma. Thirteen people from different backgrounds, including veterans and emergency service workers, took part in the level 2 trip, which was funded by Team Forces and the Sackler Trust.

Climbing Out (www.climbingout.org) runs eight outdoor programmes a year across the UK, combining outdoor activities such as kayaking and abseiling with mental resilience coaching to change the mindset of participants. Charity founder Kelda Wood MBE said: “Level 2 programmes are all about continuing on the journey of development, growth, friendship and support. In North Wales we saw all of those. The group pushed themselves, encouraged each other and had an amazing experience. We took on six 3000m peaks, including a sunrise summit involving a 4am start. It was a truly magical moment.”

If running’s not for you, the region’s primary cancer charity is calling on people to get involved with other “exciting and unique” events this year.

The fund supports patients and their families from Shropshire and Mid Wales through treatment at The Royal Shrewsbury Hospital’s Lingen Davies Cancer Centre. The centre sees 4,000 new patients every year and recent fundraising has contributed towards a CT scanner and three clinic rooms. The team also delivers a cancer awareness service in the wider community.

Other opportunities for fundraising in 2023 include an open-water swim, sky-diving and a Peaks and Lakes walking weekend. Helen Knight, head of fundraising, said: “One in two of us will get cancer in our lifetimes. Every day we meet new people going through treatment and relying on our services. By inviting people to take on exciting challenges we hope to encourage new supporters for our vital work.” www.lingendavies.co.uk/events

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