Dave Hughes ran 100-miles for the Pancreatic Cancer charity.

*Pictured above - joint restaurant owner and athlete Dave Hughes with his family at Conwy parkrun after completing his 100-mile fundraising race for charity.

Joint restaurant owner Dave Hughes ran 100-miles for the Pancreatic Cancer charity..

Report by Don Hale. 

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Well done to popular local athlete and restaurant owner Dave Hughes who has completed an amazing 100-mile ultra running challenge to help raise funds for Pancreatic Cancer in memory of his father-in-law Alun Yu.

Dave, who jointly owns the Paysanne restaurant at Deganwy, finally achieved his mileage target at Conwy parkrun, where he was welcomed by family members on the finish line, with the exciting news that his sterling efforts are now close to raising nearly £1,000 via his JustGiving charity for this worthy cause.

On his fundraising page he confirmed the reasons for his gallant efforts and explained: “This year, I lost someone special - my father-in-law – and it was only six weeks after he was hospitalized. We had no clue at all that anything was seriously wrong. There were no obvious signs, no warning, and it was all such a shock. We wished for more time, but pancreatic cancer gave us none.

“Pancreatic Cancer is often diagnosed too late. By the time symptoms appear, options are limited. Early detection could mean longer lives, better outcomes, and more time. 

“That’s why during November I began raising funds to support research, improve early screening, and help others avoid sudden goodbyes. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us one step closer to earlier diagnosis, better treatment. 

“Please donate if you can. Share if you can’t. Together, we can make a difference for families. Cancer doesn't feel real till it happens to someone close. Half of people with the disease die within three months of diagnosis. With research underfunded and left behind, people are left with only hope to hold onto. 

“That’s why we really need your support this cause during Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. Donate now and you could help put a test in the hands of every GP, and together we can raise awareness of the disease and the signs and symptoms, so that people can get a crucial diagnosis, sooner. 

“Just £29 could fund further research to improve the speed of diagnosis. £212 could allow researchers to study thirteen patient samples to learn more about the genetic changes that make people more likely to develop pancreatic cancer. Thank you so much for your support!”

*This is a link to Dave Hughes’s Pancreatic Cancer fundraising page:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/david-hughes-18