Nerys Lloyd to do Ironman Tenby Sept 2023

I am doing Ironman Tenby on September 3rd 2023 in order to raise awareness and funds for The ‘Our Amy' Foundation. For those that don’t know what Ironman is, it consists of a gruelling

2.5 mile swim

112 mile bike

26.2 mile run

All to be completed in 17hours. ITS A CHALLENGE FOR SURE!!

Now even though I did not personally know Amy, I do know she had lots of friends, family and children that loved her, and that her story had a huge impact on the community of Port Talbot. I am no athlete so this has been a true test of resilience for me. Starting a six day a week intense training program which has been tough on me physically and mentally, picking up injuries along the way. Anyone that has done the Ironman will tell you how much it tests you.

Words from kayleigh (Amy’s sister)

‘In July of last year we sadly lost Amy.

Since the day she passed away, all who knew Amy are still struggling to come to terms with the devastating loss. Amy was a mother, daughter, sister, sister-in-law, auntie, niece, cousin and friend to many. She will never ever be forgotten and to honour her memory we have decided to create a foundation in her name.

As Amy's family and friends we have lots of ideas of how to hopefully help and support those who have been affected by a similar loss.

Like many others, Amy battled with her mental health from a young age. She overcame a lot of struggles.

Amy absolutely loved keeping fit. Everyone who knew and loved Amy knew that the gym was her happy place, she was the best version of herself when she was training.

Before she passed, Amy was about to enter her second-year degree in university to qualify as a mental health nurse. She always said that she knew how those with mental health issues felt so she wanted to make a career for herself helping those with the same struggles that she had.

We started this foundation with the ultimate aim being to support families locally that have been affected by losing a loved one to suicide. Offering support and opportunities to access free counselling’.

Please support me if you can and I pledge to donate all the proceeds to help kick start this foundation to help support those that need to talk.