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Yahoo
03-08-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Brothers complete mammoth 186-mile walk of Pembrokeshire coastal path
Two brothers have raised more than £4,000 for charity after completing a 186-mile trek for their grandmother. Rhodri and Gethin Poacher walked the entire Pembrokeshire Coast Path to support Alzheimer's Research UK, honouring their grandmother who has lived with the disease since 2021. Gethin Poacher said: "We walked for our granny. For all of those whose memories are slipping away. For the families, like ours, who care for them, and for the researchers working tirelessly for a cure. "We're blown away by the generosity and support we've received along the way." Their journey, which began in Amroth and ended in St Dogmaels, included more than 11,000 metres of elevation gain—the equivalent of scaling Mount Everest. Along the way, they passed more than 50 beaches, camped under the stars, and took dips in the sea. Rhodri Poacher said: "It's been the toughest thing we've ever done, both physically and mentally, but also one of the most meaningful. "We have witnessed all that Pembrokeshire has to offer, growing our family connection to the path and honouring the work of our grandad in preserving its beauty and sustainability. "During our journey we met so many wonderful people and have been reminded of the strength of community." Their JustGiving page has raised £4,045 so far, with donations coming from across the UK and beyond. The funds will support Alzheimer's Research UK's efforts to improve the understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and eventual cure of Alzheimer's disease. The brothers' challenge also gained attention on social media, helping them surpass their fundraising target. To support their cause, visit their Just Giving page.
Western Telegraph
22-05-2025
- Western Telegraph
Three to tackle Pembrokeshire Coast Path for Alzheimer's
Rhodri Poacher, 26, Gethin Poacher, 21, and Evie Morgan, 21, have set themselves the two-week challenge, which boasts an elevation of more than 11,000m, surpassing the height of Mount Everest. Rhodri said: "This journey is deeply personal. "We grew up exploring this coastline with our grandparents. "Our grandfather, Bob Powell, was passionate about preserving it — serving on the National Parks Authority, co-founding the Friends of the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, and restoring youth hostels along the route we'll now retrace." The trio are also walking in honour of their grandmother, Una Powell, who has been living with Alzheimer's since 2021. They are raising funds for Alzheimer's Research UK, with a target of £1,860. Rhodri said: "Every step is for them — and for everyone facing this disease. "We have a goal to raise £1,860 for Alzheimer's Research UK and so far have over £600 raised. (Image: Rhodri Poacher) "We hope to see this continue to rise as further support floods in for our hard work and dedication, putting our bodies on the line to find a cure." As a warm-up for the challenge, Rhodri and his dad, Tony Poacher, 67, travelled to Guernsey last week to walk the entire coast path. This 42-mile trek along cliffs and beaches was a curtain raiser for their summer of challenges, culminating in the Pembrokeshire Coast Path.
