A Harrogate plasterer is set to skateboard to his former home in Barry Island to raise money to help his mother.
Daniel Katchi’s mum, who is 50, was diagnosed with motor neurone disease last October after experiencing speech problems and loss of mobility in her arm.
Her son hopes to raise money to fund a speech machine controlled by eye movement and a stair lift for his parents’ home in Barry Island, near Cardiff.
Daniel, 32, moved to Harrogate from Barry Island three years ago and plans to complete the 300-mile route with a fellow skateboarder who lost his mother to motor neurone disease.
As a young boy, Daniel was gifted a skateboard by his neighbour in South Wales and fell in love with the sport immediately. He has represented the UK nationally and internationally in skateboarding.
Daniel said:
“I am determined to complete this journey.
“It’s a case of me feeling helpless and all I want to do is help my mum.”
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Setting off on Wednesday, May 4, the pair aim to cover around 50 miles per day and anticipate the journey will take 5 days. They hope to cross the finish line on Sunday, May 7, and will be greeted by his family.
The two skateboarders will ride over to Leeds from Harrogate, where the journey will officially start. They aim to stop in Sheffield, Birmingham, Cheltenham and Bristol before completing their journey in Barry.
Daniel established a route that will predominantly follow bike paths and some pavements.
They have encouraged fellow skateboarders to join a leg of their journey and free merchandise will be given to those who do.
To follow Daniel’s progress, visit his GoFundMe page.
