One of the stars of smash hit BBC series The Traitors will be stopping at Chirk on his “epic trek” across the UK.
After a busy summer of training, Andrew Jenkins, star of the BBC reality show, is all set to undertake an epic 1,200km trek across the UK in support of Headway – the brain injury association.
He will make more than 40 stops on his journey across the UK, he will be making a stop at Chirk Castle on November 1.
Earlier this year, Andrew captivated TV audiences as he disclosed his near-fatal car crash in 1999.
Feared dead at the side of the road, Andrew sustained a severe brain injury, and doctors initially told his parents he would never walk or talk again and might not even wake from his coma.
Against all odds, Andrew made a miraculous recovery, being described as a "miracle patient”.
“I am really pleased to be able to take on this challenge,” said Andrew. “My recovery has been a long journey, and I am passionate about talking about my experiences and encouraging others to talk about the adversities they’ve faced in life.
“This route is the perfect opportunity and I’m so excited to meet people along the way, and to raise awareness of the incredible work that Headway does for brain injury survivors across the UK.”
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Andrew will walk between castles in the UK, starting from Ardross Castle in Scotland where The Traitors was filmed, to Cardiff Castle in his home city.
The money that Andrew raises will go brain injury charity Headway and their essential services, such as the Emergency Fund, which helps family members be at the bedside of their loved one in critical care, or the charity’s nurse-led helpline, which provides essential information and emotional support to brain injury survivors and their families.
Jen Murgatroyd, Headway’s Director of Fundraising said: "We are proud to have Andrew champion our cause and I’m sure his journey will give hope and inspiration to other brain injury survivors."
Supporters can contribute to his cause by donating at Andrew’s Givestar page.
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