Sixteen years ago doctors told Michael Beynon’s mum he would spend most of his adult life in a wheelchair.
But with support, continuous training and determination he
is planning to take on the formidable challenge of running 100km in just one
week in a bid to raise £10,000 for the charity Mencap.
Michael, now 29, was born with Downs Syndrome, visually
impaired and mild right-sided Cerebral Palsy.
A resident of Chirk, he is a regular runner and volunteer
with the Old Railway Trail parkrun in Llangollen.
Next
month Michael aims to take on a the mammoth challenge of running or walking
100km in one week around Wales, starting on Sunday October 6 and finishing the
following Sunday, October 13.
His
plan is to raise £10,000 for Mencap by:
* Running the Cardiff Half Marathon on October 6
* Then running/walking 60km around Wales including walking
5km events with local Mencap Clubs, walking groups and Rotarians, taking
in the Llanelli Millenium Coastal Path, the Botanical Gardens of Wales, Stackpole
Gardens, Aberystwyth parkrun course, Llanfyllin and Llangefni parkrun course
and Llangollen parkrun course.
* Finishing off at the Manchester Half on October 13.
Michael
said: “Every year I take on a challenge for charity. This year I decided to
raise money for Mencap, as I am a Mencap Myth Buster and because I received
amazing support from Mencap last year after a very difficult episode in my life
after experiencing racial bullying.
“I
wanted to do a challenge that will push me out of my comfort zone and to share
my love for walking/running in nature with my Mencap, parkrun, Rotary and
friends throughout Wales.
“Mencap
works to improve the lives of people with learning disabilities, live happy and
healthy lives through campaigning for our rights, providing support and
services.”
“I will be updating progress on my 100km challenge daily on my social media platforms - Facebook page Michael Beynon, X (Twitter): MichaelBeynon7, Instagram: michaelbeynon95.”
* Michael’s Justgiving page is at: Michael huw mathew Beynon is fundraising for Mencap (justgiving.com)
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