Josie Davies receives a certificate and medal for her skin cancer charity run

Josie Davies receives a certificate and medal for her ultra-fundraising skin cancer charity run

Report by Don Hale.

 

Ultra-runner Josie Davies this week received her deserved “Certificate of Appreciation” for completing 100.7 miles, and successfully fundraising for melanoma and skin cancer charities.

Josie Davies (pictured above) and her certificate and medal (below)

Last month, I covered part of her endurance challenge for such a deserving cause and appreciated her efforts to both raise awareness and much needed funds.

At the end of her final run, she was very relieved to finish and confirmed: ‘That’s it all done. Over 100 miles completed in May for Melanoma Focus and SKCIN Charities. Thank you to everybody whose sponsored me so far.

‘I am forever grateful as we really need to make people more aware of the devastation of this horrible disease which can just creep up on you when you least expect it. Also PLEASE protect your kids out there and not just in the beautiful weather like today and cover them up.’

This week, she received a welcome prize in the post with a medal and a Certificate of Appreciation from the event organisers, which stated: “Certificate of Appreciation – proudly presented to Josie Davies - for taking part in the 100 miles in May one month challenge, raising melanoma awareness and vital funds for leading charities.”

Josie, who is a generous charity fundraiser and endurance athlete, responded by adding: ‘This arrived today so a massive “Thank You” to everybody who supported and helped me raise nearly £300 for these two amazing charities who raise awareness into Skin cancer and melanomas. 

‘Sadly, I’ve seen the effect that a melanoma can cause and believe me it’s devastating, so please remember to check yourselves for any change in your skin blemish, mole, freckle and you don’t just have to be a sun worshipper or go on sun beds to get skin cancer anybody can! Cover up!’

*Further donations may be made via this link: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=JosephineDavies5&pageUrl=1