13-year-old Carys Marston has raised over £300 towards lifesaving research, walking 100 miles in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Carys is a pupil at Lawn Manor School and she walked to and from school every day for a month, as well as taking strolls around her local park in the evenings and weekends, in order to clock up the miles and successfully complete her goal.
Carys has lost three close family members in the space of four years to cancer, and wanted to raise money to help fund vital research, for the estimated one in two people who will develop cancer in their lifetimes according to Cancer Research UK.
All of Cary’s family are extremely proud of her achievement. “She was motivated to give this a go because she knows the money raised helps to fund a good cause,” said Mum, Helen Marston.
“Unfortunately, her Auntie, Nan and Grampy have died of cancer in recent years along with several members of our family and friends, plus others who have battled cancer and survived.
“Doing it for them gave her a real sense of purpose and the motivation to persevere.”
Carys and Helen are not novices when it comes to fundraising. Last year they completed a 5k run for Great Western Hospital dressed in superhero outfits!
Marek Koza, Assistant Headteacher at Lawn Manor Academy comments: “Our school community is extremely proud of Carys for taking on this challenge and having the determination to succeed.”
