Rugby walk in support of Matthew Rees

Friends and family of Cardiff Blues star Matthew Rees are organising a fundraiser for the cancer centre he was treated in.

The group has organised a three-day 75-mile walk to raise money for Velindre Cancer Centre, where Matthew received treatment for testicular cancer before being given the all-clear in February.

Led by Matthew’s uncle Dave Edgecombe, the route will take in each club Matthew has played for – Llanelli Scarlets, Treorchy, Pontypridd, and Cardiff Blues, before finishing at his first club Tonyrefail.

The walk starts at the Parc y Scarlets on May 2. A core group will walk nearly a marathon a day for three days. They will be joined en route by some of Matthew’s rugby colleagues, and supporters including Velindre patron Martyn Williams, Iestyn Thomas, Morgan Stoddart and Dale McIntosh

Matthew said: “I’ve been truly overwhelmed by the good luck messages I have received from the rugby world and the fantastic support I’ve had from my friends, family, my team-mates and staff at Cardiff Blues and the WRU throughout my treatment.

“It has meant a huge amount to me. “I also want to pay a special thank you to everyone at Velindre Hospital in Cardiff, in particular the specialists and nurses on the Princess Margaret Ward for everything they have done for me. I hope the Captains Walk is a great success and raises lots of money for Velindre.”

To support them, visit www.justgiving.com/Captains-Walk, or text REES75 to 70070.

Article source: http://www.express.co.uk/sport/rugbyunion/466396/Modest-ambitions-suit-Diamond

Rugby walk in support of Matthew Rees