We all know someone who has been touched by Cancer. A family member or a friend. The emotional devastation that follows those initial words "I'm sorry to inform you, you have cancer". There is nothing most of us can do at that time other than find our way, dealing with the situation presented to us and supporting those diagnosed and those around them as best we can. But WHAT IF! What if we could change the likelihood of someone getting cancer and the quality of their treatment and survival rate should that time come.

For those in the industry in which I work, my family and friends, the Name John Shine (my father) will need no further commentary

For those that didn't know him, suffice to say he was the person most of us aspire to be

I have my reasons for climbing a mountain and helping Cancer Research Wales. You may not have to climb the mountain, but can you help also?

Every 30 minutes someone is diagnosed with cancer and every week 171 families lose a loved one to cancer in Wales alone

CANCER RESEARCH WALES ARE DELIGHTED TO BE TEAMING UP WITH GLOBAL ADVENTURE CHALLENGES, AS WE HEAD TO TANZANIA TO TAKE ON THE WORLDS HIGHEST FREE-STANDING MOUNTAIN, KILIMANJARO.Join us as we climb the Machame route that approaches from the South trekking through savannah, cloud forest, moorland and alpine desert, before reaching the summit for a truly unforgettable experience.Our route has been designed allowing gradual acclimatisation to the altitude with an extra day included from the more traditional Machame Route, this gives us the platform for summit success. With the exceptional support and care of Global Adventure Challenges, combined with highly trained leaders and medics, we will achieve and conquer the toughest of treks together as one all whilst raising funds to help us continue saving lives and funding world-class research here in Wales.