Two North Wales Police Officers embarked on a tough and inspiring running challenge recently to raise money for children affected by the war in Ukraine.
As both PC Dylan Pritchard and PC Owain Edwards are school police officers, they decided to incorporate the five secondary schools that they cover into their route. The schools supported the officers by participating in a non-uniform day.
The run started from Ysgol Syr Hugh Owen, Caernarfon, at 9am running to Ysgol Brynrefail, Llanrug, over to Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen, Bethesda, which including going over Deiniolen and Mynydd Llandygai! and then down to Bangor to Ysgol Tryfan and finishing in Ysgol Friars by the last bell at 3.15pm.
PC Dylan Pritchard said: “Myself and Owain are School Police Officers and have both felt completely helpless watching the news over the past month and are trying to make a difference.
“Between us, we cover 5 secondary schools in the Gwynedd North area of North Wales and our challenge was to attempt to run from one to the others, visiting all 5 within a school day, a total distance of approximately 18 miles. Neither of us are long distance runners by any stretch of the imagination, therefore this is a huge challenge for us.
“We decided to support UNICEF as every donation goes directly towards helping children who have been uprooted and affected by the ongoing conflict.
“It was really tough going at times, but nothing compared to what the children who have been affected by the terrible conflict are currently going through.
“The response we have had from the pubic, friends, family and especially the schools have been fantastic, and I would like to thank each and every person who has helped and donated.”
To donate to their cause, please visit https://orlo.uk/fF1Vs
Photos: North Wales Police
