Wrexham woman's challenge in memory of her best friend
Tania Nash, from Cardiff, died of a heart attack last month - seven years after her son, Levi Jay Nash, was killed in a tragic accident on a railway line - aged just 24.
Levi Nash (Image: Handout) The 50-year-old's best friend, Karen-Ann Williams, who lives in Coedpoeth, is hoping to raise £1,000 towards Tania's funeral - which takes place on May 16.
"Tania and I have been best friends for over 28 years," Karen-Ann said. "No matter the miles between us, we were like family. Tania was Godmother to my two children, Teagan and Ewan - they called her Nanny Nash.
"When her son Levi died, I was devastated, we all were, but none more so than Tania. He was like a little brother to me. Tania was a dinner lady at Gabalfa Primary School (in Cardiff). She was loved and adored by everyone in the community, and the loss of Levi and now Tania has left a huge void that will never be filled.
"She was always smiling always laughing despite suffering from broken heart syndrome. She gave her all to her community and her family."
Tania Nash (Image: Handout) Karen-Ann is rowing the distance on a machine from her house in Coedpoeth to Tania's house in Cardiff - around 140 miles.
She has set up a GoFundMe page - which has raised over £900. It can be accessed via https://bit.ly/3F1nN07.
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"I have never done anything like this before," she said. "I am not the fittest person; I am an ambulant wheelchair user weighing over 35 stone.
"But I needed to do one more thing for my best friend, someone who went above and beyond to support me. I am rowing 10 miles a day until Monday, May 12 at WilLBfit Gym in Rhosllanerchrugog.
"I have cried for miles whilst rowing, because of how tough it is physically, mentally and emotionally. I have had tremendous support from Luke Bithell, the gym owner, my friends and family and especially my Nash family."
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