Husband’s Walking Challenge in Memory of Wife

A man whose wife died of cancer will walk around 100 miles to raise money for the hospice that cared for her, as part of a series of challenges in her memory.

Adam Broadhead hopes to walk from his home in Wolverhampton to his wife Sandy’s hometown of Birkenhead in 24 hours.

He hopes to raise £40,000 for Compton Care and has already climbed Yr Wyddfa (Snowdon), planned a skydive and said he would attempt his final task in early 2025.

The hospice, which helped the couple marry before Sandy’s death, said it wished them well and thanked them for their efforts.

His wife was treated at the hospice last year after being diagnosed with bone cancer.

The news derailed the couple’s plans to marry in Greece, but the center’s staff are helping them realize their dream of getting married.

“Compton’s commitment to Sandy’s care extended well beyond specialist clinical treatment,” said Mr Broadhead, of Fordhouses, Bushbury.

“The team brought light to our darkest days, even helping us plan our wedding day – a memory I will cherish forever.”

Mr Broadhead has planned his parachute jump for October and is also organising a charity football match.

The 39-year-old said he wanted to take on challenges and raise funds to preserve his wife’s “generous and adventurous spirit”.

The hospice launched the ‘In Memory of Sandy’ appeal and its fundraising manager Lee Newman said it was a privilege to care for her and support Mr Broadhead.

“We cannot thank Adam enough for his fundraising efforts and wish him every luck in meeting each challenge,” he said.

“Every penny raised will go towards providing specialist care and support to other families like Adam and Sandy’s when they need it most.”

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