11-05-2025
Fundraiser for Cancer Research Wales shop in Wrexham
Mark Goodfellow's father Neil died from lung cancer in 2011, and now Mark has raised £100 for the charity by finishing the Wrexham 10k
Since late 2024, Mark, from The Mount, has also been volunteering at the charity's shop at on Priory Street, where he is popular with customers and staff.
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He said: "I decided to attempt the Wrexham 10k after seeing a leaflet in the shop - I used to walk long distances a lot in the past and I said to myself I'd run down the hills and walk up them.
"I was sponsored by a few people - including customers from the shop, my uncle and cousin and my friends also sponsored me, as well as Jamie and Ruth who work with me at Cancer Research Wales."
"I felt very proud about what I'd done, and I actually got a medal, so now I can say 'I've been there and done that'. It was a great sense of achievement, and I surprised myself that I was able to do it. I could have gone further, but I don't think I'd like to do the London Marathon."
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Mark added: "I enjoy volunteering at Cancer Research Wales and it's a very friendly place. People often come and talk to me at the shop about their experiences with cancer and I try and offer them a listening ear and help when I can."
Cancer Research Wales opened its shop in Wrexham in May 2024 and sells a variety of goods including pre-loved clothing, accessories and homeware and there are opportunities to volunteer.
Jamie Roberts is the manager of the shop said: "We're all very proud of Mark for what we has achieved by completing the Wrexham 10k and raising valuable funds to support our work.
"Mark is a very popular with everyone at the Cancer Research Wales shop - from the customers, the staff and our other volunteers - we all like Mark."
