TWO Machynlleth residents are hoping to raise £6,000 for charity through a series of events before taking on the challenge of waling the length of the Great Wall of China.

Arwel Owen and Faith Harmsworth are raising the cash for Cancer Research Wales.

Arwel said: “We have signed up to raise a group total in excess of £6,000 in order to embark on the challenge of walking The Great Wall of China.

“I’d like to stress that all proceeds raised go towards Cancer Research Wales – not towards the expedition.”

The pair will take on the Great Wall of China challenge between 13 and 21 May this year.

“From now until May we’ll be training, running fundraising events, posting updates of our progress and generally begging everyone we meet to support our chosen cause,” Arwel added.

The pair have so far raised over £1,100 of their £6,000 target.

For more information on the fundraising and to donate visit www.justgiving.com/teams/FAWTW.

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