My first visit to Velindre Hospital was in 2007 when my wife Roz was first diagnosed with breast cancer. Over the next 14 years I accompanied her to countless more visits and however difficult these visits were, I was always astounded by the kindness we were shown and the level of care that Roz received.

It was from these early visits that together with a small group of friends we decided to set up an annual “Pink Day” fundraiser and in the 7 events we have held to date we have raised £97,000 for Velindre Cancer Charity. I have always been inspired by the incredible challenges that so many people attempt whilst raising money for this most worthy charity and I have now decided to take on the Velindre Key West Cycling challenge – I am no cyclist!

In November 2024, I will be departing the UK on the Velindre Key West Cycling challenge which will see us complete 625km in just 4 days. Velindre's Key West Bike Ride offers fierce mileage taking us from surf capital Cocoa Beach through Jupiter and Miami to finish in the famous Key West, Florida - the southernmost point in the continental USA. This is by no means an easy challenge and will require months of training ahead of the epic distance itself. It is my aim that Velindre Cancer Charity will receive a minimum of £6,000 for my efforts and I will cover my personal costs. From personal experience, this will make a difference to the lives of cancer patients and their families at Velindre who rely on charity-funded supportive care services, resources and roles. Thank you for taking the time to visit my page and for your generosity.