10-year-old runs 60km in a week for local cancer services

Pictured above: Caroline, Eflyn’s Nanny, Eflyn and staff from the chemo unit at PPH.

Eflyn Ames ran 60km in a week and raised £810 for Cancer Services at Prince Philip Hospital.

Eflyn is 10 years old, and lives with her mum, dad, two brothers and two yappy sausage dogs. She decided to take on the challenge of running 60km in a week to recognise the 60,000 people diagnosed with breast cancer in the UK each year.

Eflyn said: “I ran outside in Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire, on the athletics track in Carmarthen and on the treadmill at home, often fueled by chocolate eggs over the Easter holidays.

“My nanny, Caroline, has been supported by the Peony Breast Cancer Team for several years and always been made to feel cared for.

“Mostly it was fun, but my legs and feet ached and I got quite tired. I did like Mummy feeding me chocolate on the treadmill though. I was very proud of myself for being so determined. I smashed my fundraising goal which originally was £100. Everyone was just so generous, and I raised £810 in the end. Thank you to everyone who gave me encouragement.

Katie Hancock, Fundraising Officer, said: “A huge well done and thank you to Eflyn for taking on a BIG challenge and raising an incredible £810! We are incredibly grateful for your support. You are truly an inspiration to us all.

“The generous charitable donations we receive do not replace NHS funding. Instead, they support additional items and activities outside core NHS expenditure. These small extras make a big difference, and we are so grateful for every donation we receive.”