A 23-year-old from Powys is hoping to follow in the fundraising footsteps of her grandparents by running the London Marathon for charity.

Shannon Walker, from Welshpool, has signed up to run the London Marathon this spring in order to raise money for Lingen Davies Cancer Fund.

Ms Walker said that she hopes the challenge will see her following in the footsteps of her grandparents, Sylvia and Tony Isaac, who also held a number of fundraising events and initiatives for the cancer research and support charity.

She said: “My grandad raised thousands of pounds for Lingen Davies along with his best friends Wynford Pugh and John Andrew in memory of lost loved ones helped by the charity during a cancer diagnosis.

“They used to do charity promise auctions and were very well known in the area for supporting this local charity.

“I have always wanted to do the marathon and I knew if I did it like this, for Lingen Davies, then I’d be carrying on their legacy and I want to make them proud.

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“I have had so many people say they are really happy to donate as it’s a local charity and also lots of people who remember grandad, Wyn and John and all the fundraising they did. It’s been a great response so far.

“Lingen Davies did an amazing job and supported my Nan throughout her cancer treatment. I am hoping to raise lots of money for the charity and the great work they do, I am also just very excited for the atmosphere and the feeling of finishing, hopefully.”

The charity aims to make a positive difference to those living with or impacted by cancer throughout Mid Wales.

While the marathon is still over a month away, taking place on April 12, Ms Walker has already raised £2,000 for Lingen Davies as she continues with her training for the event.

Karen Roberts, Fundraising and Volunteering Coordinator at Lingen Davies, said: “We’re always humbled by the efforts of people like Shannon who literally push themselves to the limits to fundraise and help those impacted by cancer in our community. A very big thank you to Shannon and all of our runners for taking on this epic challenge for Lingen Davies.”