INSPIRATIONAL PATIENT TAKES ON MIGHTY FUND-RAISING WALK

Martyn Wells, who was diagnosed with malignant melanoma in March 2017, has been raising funds to support Macmillan nurses over the last 18 months.

He’s currently taking on the tough 245 mile Cape Wrath Trail in Scotland.

Martyn, employed as an IT Director by law firm Wright Hassall, walked the 211-mile Severn Way trail last September, raising £46,000 in the process.

His preparations for this year’s challenge were hit hard when immunotherapy treatment led to him contracting double pneumonia and sepsis.

After spending 15 days on a life support machine, Martyn had to learn how to walk again.

He said: “This year’s challenge is a huge step up from last year in terms of difficulty and as with last time around, I have been hit with a major setback. However with the tremendous support I’ve received from Wright Hassall, my colleagues and my friends, I am already back in training.

“We are heading out far from society so there is much more to focus on than just fitness.”

Alex Robinson, Partner at Wright Hassall, said: “Martyn’s dedication to tackling such a huge challenge is inspiring and we are proud to be backing his efforts through our charitable trust.