Narberth County Councillor, Vic Dennis has presented the British Heart Foundation with over £1,500 in sponsorship money, raised through a cross country cycle challenge event.

Clr. Dennis and his support team travelled from St. Davids in Pembrokeshire to Lowestoft in East Sussex, crossing Britain at its widest part.

The challenge began on June 16, with the team taking nine days to cover over 400 miles, raising £1,540 to help fund vital heart research.

“I had threatened myself with this challenge for years and the lockdown finally pushed me into the decision to go for it!’ said Clr. Dennis.

“It’s nearly 20 years since I cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats, so this challenge was more in keeping with my age and ability!

“Narberth has always generously supported BHF Cymru and I hope the money raised will help prevent further life changing conditions and tragedies suffered by loved ones locally.”

Jayne Lewis BHF Cymru Fundraising Manager said: “I would like to thank Vic for organising the cycling challenge and raising vital funds for BHF Cymru.

“I would also like to thank everyone who donated and supported Vic through the Narberth BHF Fundraising branch, Narberth Volunteers and the Haverfordwest/Milford Haven BHF fundraising group.

“Heart and circulatory diseases kill one in four people in Wales, which is devastating for those they leave behind. BHF Cymru is funding pioneering research, to help find preventions, treatments and cures for those people living with these conditions.

“Right now, people living with these conditions are being hit hardest by the pandemic. Covid-19 has had a huge impact on our research funding so it’s crucial we do everything possible to maintain our progress for those people who need us.

“Without support from people like Vic, we can’t fund lifesaving breakthroughs for the 340,000 people in Wales living with heart and circulatory diseases.”

The money raised was presented to the BHF at an event attended by volunteers and members of the BHF Narberth and Haverfordwest/Milford Haven branches.

If your club or association would like to help BHF Cymru help beat heartbreak forever, please contact [email protected] or 01554 891 500 or go to www.bhf.org.uk