Theatre Manager and mother of three, Ms Fiona Wilton, has successfully completed a remarkable 100-mile walking challenge in support of Macmillan Cancer Support.

The charity challenge, taking place during August, saw Fiona traverse various hills across the region from Pen Y Fan, to The Skirrid, and The Kymin. Fiona also travelled further afield to The Long Mynd in Shropshire and White Horse Hill in Oxfordshire. She has already raised almost £800 with further donations and sponsorship welcome.

Fiona who co-manages The Blake Theatre in Monmouth was inspired to take up the challenge to honour a close relative recently diagnosed with cancer.

Fiona said: “The experience has been transformative, it’s channelled my worry into something that has made a real difference. I’ve been sharing my adventures, the stunning views and my reflections on Facebook and the support I’ve received has been overwhelming.

“People of Monmouth are generous – one local lady stopped me whilst I was out walking to give me money towards my fundraising goal! I added hills to my challenge as a metaphor to represent the uphill struggles that cancer can present.

“I took up walking about 18 months ago along a regular route in Monmouth and have been lucky enough to get to know local people on my route who wave to me, stop for a chat and support my efforts – it’s been a fantastic way of building community and appreciating the beautiful surroundings of our lovely town. Thank you to everyone who has supported me!”

Donations can be made directly through Fiona’s personal fundraising page at : https://tinyurl.com/2wkra9d4

Macmillan Cancer Support provides specialist health care information, nursing services, and support to people affected by cancer.