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A grandmother from Penpedairheol has walked more than 100 kilometres in a month to raise money for Wales Air Ambulance. 

Sandra Clifford took on the virtual challenge in May and was part of a group of nearly 200 walkers who raised £28,257 by taking part in ‘Walk Wales’. 

Sandra raised £145 by walking around her local area and heading off to places such as the Brecon and Monmouth canal.

Sandra said: “I enjoyed Walk Wales because it gave me a reason to exercise every day whilst raising funds for a brilliant cause. I feel it’s important to support Wales Air Ambulance as you never know if you’ll need the service. 

“Thanks to those who donated and helped me to raise £145 for the cause.”

Walk Wales was a virtual event where participants aim to walk 100km in May – this works out to 3km or two miles each day. 

In its fourth year, the fundraiser has raised more than £110,000 for Wales Air Ambulance, which requires £11.2 million annually to maintain both airborne helicopters and road-based rapid response vehicles throughout Wales.

Tracey Ann Breese, Wales Air Ambulance’s events and partnership fundraiser, said: “For the past four years the fundraiser has been hugely successful. It is the perfect fundraiser for everyone, including families, and is a great way to boost your health and wellbeing while raising funds for our lifesaving charity. 

“Thank you to everyone who either took part, donated, or encouraged someone to get those miles in.  Fundraisers, like Walk Wales, enable us to serve the people of Wales and save lives, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.”