A teenager from Anglesey will be abseiling down an Anglesey landmark to raise funds for Epilepsy Action Cymru.
Gemma Griffiths-Dixon, 14, will abseil down the 30-metre Marquis of Anglesey Column on 26 June. She will climb up 365 steps inside the column before she begins the abseil. Gemma is taking on the challenge as her dad and sister both have epilepsy.
Gemma said: “My dad and my sister have epilepsy and I think more people need to try and understand what it is and how it can affect people. I’m afraid of heights so this abseil will be a big challenge for me. I hope I can overcome my fear of heights while raising awareness of epilepsy at the same time.”
Gemma as already raised over £200 in sponsorship. The money raised by Gemma will help fund the vital advice and information services provided by Epilepsy Action.
For more information about taking part in fundraising events for Epilepsy Action, visit www.epilepsy.org.uk/involved
Epilepsy affects one in every 131 people in the UK alone and 75 people are diagnosed with the condition every day. Last year Epilepsy Action directly helped over 845,000 people through a range of services, including its Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050, branch network, specialist nurse scheme and award-winning website, www.epilepsy.org.uk