Strong Minds FC Cardiff to Conwy run

A community football team ran from Cardiff Castle to Conwy Castle overnight and raised a whopping £11,500 for a local children’s hospice.

Strong Minds FC gathered the sponsorship for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith who provide care, respite and therapies for children living with a life-threatening condition.

The team of eight set off from the Capital on Friday June 26th and arrived onto the quay in Conwy by lunchtime on the 27th to a rapturous welcome from friends, family and the hospice staff.

Craig Wilkinson, of the team shared: “We covered 251km in a relay of roughly 5km at a time with support from our back-up crew.

“Countless blisters, pure grit.

“Running in to see that incredible crowd and our families waiting for us made every single painful step worth it.

“Thank you from the bottom of our hearts to everyone who donated, cheered us on from the roadside, and followed our journey online.

“Your support kept our legs moving when everything else wanted to quit.

“This is just the beginning. We are already looking ahead to 2027.”

Backing the intrepid runners was hospice fundraiser, Nikki Sullivan: “The guys from Strong Minds FC showed true heart with this run.

“The planning, training and physical effort all to help local children and families facing the unknown is admirable.

“It was amazing to join them in Conwy and help to raise awareness of Hope House Tŷ Gobaith’s mission to reach every local child living with a life-threatening condition.

“Thank you so much to you all.”

Strong Minds are a men’s charity football team that uses the power of football to support mental health. They create a safe and welcoming environment for men of all ages while giving back to the community they are part of.

To find out more or even join their team, find them on Facebook.