A Pembrokeshire charity runner was joined by almost 40 supporters for a very special Fun Run last week.
Thirty eight runners – including 15 youngsters from the Autism Centre at Pembroke School – joined leisure centre worker Dan Mumford on a two lap mile course around the school grounds on Friday.
The run was in aid of Dan’s epic charity challenge of running 2,015 miles in 2015 for mental health charity Mind Pembrokeshire.
Dan, who is a Duty Officer at Tenby Leisure Centre, embarked on his challenge in January.
With the support of family and friends, he aims to tot up the mileage in a series of gruelling distance events spread across the course of this year.
To date he has run 600 miles notching up an ultra marathon in Llanelli and the Greater Manchester marathon.
Friday’s runners… and walkers, who included Autism Centre staff and family members, raised £400 towards his target of £2,600.
“I was thrilled at the students’ dedication,” said Dan afterwards.
“They put in 100 percent effort into completing the one mile challenge and were really proud to have raised such a sum of money towards Mind Pembrokeshire.
“I’m on course for meeting my running target and was delighted to take a break from the longer distances and join the youngsters on their Fun Run and Walk,” said Dan.
“Mental health conditions are very common in people with Autism so it’s great that we can all get together to raise funds for such a worthwhile charity.”
The 31year-old from Carew, who suffered from depression two years ago, said running had helped him with his own health problems and he wanted to spread the message about how beneficial it could be.
“I run for my own mental health and it’s part of the reason why I have embarked on my project,” he said. “I also want to encourage others to get active.”
Following Friday’s Fun Run, Dan will be gearing up for some longer distances over the summer including next month’s Swansea half marathon.
For more information about Mumford & Runs log onto www.facebook/mumfordruns
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Dan is joined by students, staff and family members at last Friday’s Fun Run.
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