A man whose wife died from cancer at the age of just 46 yesterday (Saturday) completed the first leg of a 200-mile fundraising walk in her memory.
But he says the hot weather made the first day of the trek along the canal network from Leeds to his home in Llangollen tougher than expected.
Eddie's wife Sarah died on May 1 last year and he is doing the walk to raise money for Nightingale House Hospice, which provided her with care in her final days. He has set himself a target figure of £10,000.
Keeping him company along the way are his brother Mike and Sarah's sisters Becky and Beth.
He's keeping llanblogger readers updating on his progress and yesterday evening he emailed: "First day has been tough, the weather was a bit too hot and a few blisters have appeared already. Started at 8am finished at 5pm. That's 25 miles completed on day one."
Eddie had earlier explained: "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."
Eddie chose the 203-mile route from Leeds as Sarah was born in the city and passed away in Llangollen.
The walk will take nine days and means completing the equivalent of a marathon each day.
"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," Eddie said.
"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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