Paul from Weymouth to climb up Snowdon to help fight cancer

Paul Cashman-Roberts, 20, is hiking up the mountain on Friday, September 8, to raise money for the Anthony Nolan charity, in support of his aunt and his cousin.

His cousin, Avril Bailey, was diagnosed with breast cancer and had to have one of her breasts removed, while his aunt, Terina Cashman-Stimpson, still suffers from several forms of cancer – one of which is blood cancer.

Anthony Nolan works to deliver lifesaving stem cell and bone marrow transplants to those with blood cancer or other blood disorders and conducts vital research into making these transplants more effective.

Paul expressed admiration for both his cousin and his aunt and said he wanted to do something in support of their struggle.

He said: “I thought I would do something to raise money for experts who are going to do some fantastic research in the field. I did the Duke of Edinburgh while at Wey Valley School and I love walking my dog all the time.”

Paul said that he specifically chose Mount Snowdon to walk up partly because it was more accessible than Ben Nevis.

When he announced he was going to be doing the climb up Snowdon last Thursday Paul received an amazing response from people.

He said: “Within the first 24 hours we managed to raise £120.”

Initially it was hoped the climb would raise up to £1,000.

Paul added: “However, I have been in contact with the guys at Ayya nightclub in Weymouth and we are going to be holding a mini-music festival there to raise even more money.”

The young hiker is hoping this will help him to go beyond the £1,000 mark. Both Paul’s family and the people at Anthony Nolan have been extremely supportive of him and he is looking forward to his climb up the tallest mountain in England and Wales.

He said: “I could not be more thrilled. Really, the end result is about how much we can raise and about saving people’s lives – that is really what it’s all about.”

To donate search for Paul’s name at www.justgiving.com