Paul's Presidential Challenge 2017 100-Mile Ultramarathon Run

This year, as President of the Insurance Institute of Cardiff, Paul Wiggins is undertaking the traditional presidential challenge in the form of a non-stop 100-mile Ultramarathon to raise money for his chosen charity of the year: 2 Wish Upon a Star http://www.2wishuponastar.org/

The aims of 2 Wish Upon a Star are to raise funds to improve bereavement services in Wales. Emphasis will be on bereavement support for parents after losing their child suddenly and traumatically.

Their aims are:

• Ensure every A and E Department in Wales has a suitable bereavement suite for bereaved relatives
• Bereavement boxes are available for parents at each of these hospitals
• Immediate bereavement support is available for parents and siblings
• To provide a professional counselling service for bereaved parents
• To work with staff through training and emotional support

The Challenge

Paul will be taking part in the Robin Hood 100-mile Ultramarathon in Nottingham on the 16^th September. This is a non-stop race, where he will be carrying all of the kit required to complete the distance.

You can track his progress on the day by visiting the Live Tracking site: http://www.hobopace.co.uk/robin-hood-100-tracking/

How to raise money

Paul aims to raise a substantial sum for the charity through sponsorship of the run, as well as the traditional auction at the institute's Annual Dinner on March 16^th next year.

If you or your company would like to support Paul by sponsoring the run, please donate by visiting his JustGiving page here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/paul-wiggins2

Please give generously to this wonderful cause!

Good luck Paul!