SKIPTON woman Kayleigh Davies is planning a number of fundraising events to raise money for the charity Tackle Prostate Cancer.

Kayleigh, 29, who attempted to swim the channel as part of a relay team in June, despite suffering from an auto-immune condition, leaving her prone to chest infections, has so far raised more than a thousand pounds for the charity after being inspired by two of her father’s friends, who both have prostate cancer.

On Saturday, September 1, she will be carrying out a bag pack at Skipton Tesco’s, and on October 13, she is staging a charity ball.

Kayleigh said: “I am organising a ball and doing swims for Tackle Prostate Cancer because I have seen the effects of this disease. Men are dying daily because they are not routinely checked by GP’s for prostate cancer.”

Kayleigh has taken part in open water swims throughout the summer including a 5K swim in London and the Dee swim. “I would swim all around the world to make a difference and help raise awareness.”

To sponsor the Kayleigh’s swimming challenge visit: justgiving.com/kayleigh-davies6?utm_id=124