Mick goes on the run - and on his bike - to raise money for cancer charity

A Wath man is currently undertaking a massive challenge to raise money for a charity close to his heart.

Mick Sewell is on a mission to raise funds for Prostate Cancer UK after being diagnosed with it on his 50th birthday.

He was successfully treated but now wants to raise money and awareness.

Mick, a former police officer who was partially paralysed after a horrific crash between his police car and a lorry in Gwent in 2001 has embarked on a ten-day journey that sees him running from Hornsea to Southport and then cycling back to Hornsea.

Last night, Mick reached Southport after running seven marathons in seven days, followed by a further 20 miles yesterday on the eighth day.

This morning, Mick got on his bike and began his journey back.

He expects to reach Hornsea, and complete the challenge, on Saturday after three days of cycling.

In total, he will have travelled 415 miles.

A spokesman said: “Safe to say, this is a very tough challenge and well worth supporting given the cause behind it.

“However, Mick’s efforts get even more impressive. In 2001, whilst working as a police officer for Gwent Police, Mick was involved in a serious car accident at work when responding to a 999 call.

“The crash left him in a coma for six days, and the doctors told him at the time he would never walk again.

“Now here he is, beating the odds, not just walking again but running and cycling 415 miles.

“Undertaking a gruelling physical challenge to raise awareness and money for a great cause.”

Mick’s Facebook page can be reached via https://tinyurl.com/3hr8mnev and his JustGiving page is at https://tinyurl.com/379n5j66