* Eddie and his late wife Sarah.
A man whose wife died from cancer at the age of just 46 is planning to walk over 200 miles from his Leeds to his Llangollen hometown along the canal network in her memory.
Eddie Bather also aims also set himself a target of raising £10,000 for Nightingale House Hospice which offered to provide her with care in her final days.
Eddie said: "My wife Sarah was a wonderful wife and a fantastic mother to our four children. She always had a smile on her face and everyone felt better for spending time with her.
"She had a love for life that was unparalleled and was always planning or doing something, from her love of afternoon tea, theatre, holidays and jigsaws. A lot of people in the area will remember her as she worked at Llangollen doctors."
He added: "Sarah died aged 46 on May 1 last year and the walk that myself, my brother Mike and Sarah's sisters Becky and Beth are undertaking is 203 miles along the canal footpath from Leeds to Llangollen.
"We choose this route as Sarah was born in Leeds and passed away in Llangollen. The walk will take nine days and we will be walking nearly a marathon each day. It will take place between April 25 and May 3.
"The idea behind this was that when Sarah was ill she used to say getting up and down the stairs was like running a marathon!
"We are aiming to raise £10,000 for Nightingale house hospice. Although Sarah died at home, the hospice were on standby just in case we needed them and the work they carry out is vital for this community."
* To help Eddie reach his fundraising target, go to: Eddie Bather is fundraising for Nightingale House Hospice
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