Family and friends brave weather to climb Pen y Fan in memory of Speedway champ
Mum, dad and eleven friends, including the bearers at his funeral, walked up to the peak, which is the highest point in Wales and the whole of southern Britain.
The trek raised money for Wales Air Ambulance Charity, a service close to the hearts of family members. The Air Ambulance Service gave the family a few precious hours to say their goodbyes to Dan, before he passed away in April 2023, the family explained.
The walk to the summit of Pen y Fan commemorated what would have been Dan's birthday. Mum Becky said: 'Dan always wanted to walk up to the peak but never got the chance. We can't celebrate with him, so we can do this on his birthday to remember him.'
Dan Wright died in April (Image: Family handout)
Dad, Chris said: 'I'm happy to say we all made the hike and survived, despite the crazy weather conditions. It was 38mph winds and absolutely chucking it down with rain, but all 13 of us battled through.'
The family have kept the Go Fund Me page open, which has, so far, raised nearly £1000 for the Air Ambulance Charity.
You can contribute to the fund at: https://www.gofundme.com/f/pen-y-fan-walk-in-memory-of-dan-wright
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