A caring widower is to continue his fundraising in memory of his wife, who died after fighting breast cancer.

Mike Farley, 63, of Ravenshead, who has raised £25,000 through taking part in five Shine Night Walks in London in aid of Cancer Research UK, will now tackle the 100K London 2 Brighton Ultra Marathon.

He said: “Over the last five years many readers have followed my story and supported my fundraising activities in aid of Cancer Research UK.”

Together we have raised a fantastic £25,000 so far to fund ongoing research into fighting breast cancer in memory of my beautiful wife and soulmate, Cazi, for which I am truly grateful.

“This year we would have been celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary and I thought I would take on a new challenge.

“I will be setting off at 8am on Saturday, 25th May, from Richmond Park, London, along with my friend, Ellie, who has taken on the last few Shine Marathons with me.

“We have decided to take on the whole 100k distance as a continuous challenge. It will certainly be tough as we will be powerwalking throughout the day and night, crossing the North and South Downs, before finally reaching the finish line at Brighton Racecourse — hopefully around 8am on the Sunday morning.”

Mike said he was extremely grateful for the support he had received over the years.

“It is really appreciated,” he said. “Together we have made a real difference by helping to fund ongoing research into breast cancer so that others don’t have to face the journey my Cazi and others have faced.

“But let’s not stop there. I want to continue to build a legacy in Cazi’s name.

“Recently other friends have been touched by breast cancer so I want to ensure that the vital research continues.

“I have been fortunate to see first-hand the incredible work that CRUK Research Teams are doing, so please help me by supporting my fundraising efforts.

“I know Cazi will be with me every step of the way, keeping me going. She probably thinks I am bonkers for taking it on.”

To make a donation go to https://fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/mikes-giving-page-112

Cash donations can also be made at Ravenshead Post Office.