Ysbyty Gwynedd surgeon takes on 216km trek around Anglesey to raise charity funds

A surgeon at Ysbyty Gwynedd is taking on a gruelling challenge to walk the entire coastal path of Anglesey in just four days.

Richard Peevor is taking on the 216km trek to raise funds for Maggie’s, who provide free support for people with cancer across the United Kingdom, as well as their family and friends.

A Maggie’s cancer centre looks set to be created in North Wales after Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board entered into discussions with the charity and The Steve Morgan Foundation, which has agreed to support the project financially.

Mr Peevor, who is no stranger to fundraising for causes close to his heart, will begin his challenge today (Good Friday) and is aiming to complete the journey on Easter Monday.

He said: “It has been four years since my last fundraiser so it’s time for another one. I’ve been really keen to see a Maggie’s Centre set up in North Wales and I’m really pleased to say that funding has been agreed to set one up.

“Maggie’s offers the best possible support free to anyone with cancer and their families who walk through their doors. The centres are found alongside NHS hospitals and they also offer support online.

“The Anglesey Coastal Path has been niggling away in my mind for quite some time. It’s almost as if Anglesey was designed to go around.

“The coastal path is 216km. I am going to try to get around in four days. That’s 54km per day – I have never run an ultra marathon before and this is four of them in a row. I will be hiking the route rather than running it.

“I know times are tough at the moment but if you have a few spare pounds I would be extremely grateful for the support for this worthy cause.”

You can donate and support Mr Peevor by visiting his JustGiving page.