Dragons RFC are encouraging our fans to support a mammoth walk in memory of an Ammanford man who spent his final years fundraising to help others.
Ryan Davies – a close family friend of scrum half Rhodri Williams - was 21 when he was diagnosed with a rare form of leukaemia, which he battled for a decade. He died in November 2016, just weeks before his 33rd birthday.
A charity called Ryan4Leukaemia was set up by Ryan during his treatment to help others in a similar situation to himself. That tells you everything you need to know about Ryan - through his hardest days he was still thinking of others.
Fundraising efforts have continued since his death – raising thousands for families going through leukaemia treatment to help with travel costs and with costs for treatments not available on the NHS.
And the latest epic fundraising event – the idea of Cellan Harris before a group sat together to plan everything - comes to a special finale this weekend.
A group 15 friends – that includes Ryan’s dad Doug and younger brother Nathan – will complete a week long walk from Ammanford to Anfield – the home of sports mad Ryan’s beloved football club.
The two brothers of Dragons ace Rhodri Williams are among the walking party while Rhodri has himself played his part by helping on pit stops and drinks breaks along the way.
Two of the club’s main partners have also backed the walk, with CRX supplying recovery socks and Compeed providing essential plasters.
The group started the walk last Saturday and in total will cover 160 miles over seven days. They will finish this Saturday (July 1) at the spot where Ryan’s plaque is at Anfield.
For more information about the charity and how to sponsor the walkers, visit www.facebook.com/Ryan4Leukaemia or CLICK HERE to show your support±
Link: https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/ammanfordtoanfield?utm_term=4g9GXQb75
