A grandmother commemorated three children who died within 4 years each by cycle the entire length of Britain.
Mavis Paterson, 81, from Wigtownshire, Dumfries and Galloway, sets out on Thursday morning from Land’s End and aims to reach John O’Groats in around three weeks time on June 19.
She hopes to raise £20,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support, a charity she started to support after her mother and sister died from the illness, ITV reported.
“It’s impossibly hard going from being part of a family of five to being alone, but taking on challenges like this that keep me going, and I’m happy I can do it to raise money for Macmillan."
“I’ve taken on big challenges before, but this will be the toughest. I really hope people consider donating to help me meet my £20,000 target.
Derek Watson, Macmillan fundraising manager, called Mavis “incredible”.
“Her determination, incredible level of fitness and her generosity, is astounding. We are so thankful that she has picked Macmillan as the charity she wants to support," he added.