A Pembrokeshire couple took to the streets of Cardiff with thousands of runners to give something back to the Paul Sartori Foundation by participating in the Cardiff Half Marathon.

Lisa Wells and partner Mark Davies from Haverfordwest completed the 13.1 mile route around Cardiff in October last year for the Paul Sartori Foundation.

Lisa and Mark decided to run the half marathon in memory of Lisa’s aunty, Kay who sadly passed away on March 25 last year.

Lisa said: “The Paul Sartori Foundation helped care for my auntie in her later stages of her battle with cancer. They were very caring and supportive for my uncle during this difficult time. After losing my mum when I was just 18 years old, I understood how difficult the circumstances were and I felt that the organisation couldn’t have done anymore to help.” Lisa and Mark raised a wonderful £675.00 for the local charity.

Sandra Dade Charity Manager for the Paul Sartori Foundation said “We are always very grateful to individuals for fundraising on our behalf and are grateful to Lisa and Mark for choosing to raise money for the Paul Sartori Foundation”, adding “Without such great fundraising efforts we would not be able to provide support and advice to individuals at the end of their life”.

Fundraising efforts, including concerts and events are crucial to the Paul Sartori Foundation, with the local community always coming up with new ways of fundraising in memory of someone special. If you have an idea for a local fundraiser, but would like some help and advice, the Foundation urges you to contact Toni Dorkings, the Community Fundraiser either via email [email protected] or by phoning 01437 763223.

The services provided by the Paul Sartori Foundation are free of charge, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and enable people who are living in the later stages of any life limiting illness to die at home if that is their wish, with dignity, independence, pain free and surrounded by those they hold most dear. For further information on the charity, please visit www.paulsartori.org, or phone 01437 763223.