By Andrew Ranger

MP for Wrexham

As a child, I can remember watching Terry Fox on television as he attempted to run the length of Canada to raise money for cancer research after having his leg amputated due to osteosarcoma.

I felt truly inspired by his attitude, positive outlook and determination. This quote from Terry Fox resonated with me then and has remained with me since: "I just wish people would realize that anything's possible if you try, dreams are made if people try." Despite having to run through bone bruises, cysts on his stump and intense pain, he captured the imagination of the world and ran over 3,339 miles.

Terry unfortunately had to stop running before he completed his goal of running the length of Canada and raising 24 million dollars as his cancer had returned and spread to his lungs. Since his death in 1981, over 850 million dollars has been raised in his name.

This Sunday, Wrexham will host the first ever Terry Fox Run held in Wales. The run will take place in Bellevue Park, it is free to enter, non-competitive and open to all. You can walk, run or cycle either 2.5km or 5km with the goal being to raise funds for cancer research for The Institute for Cancer Research. You can find more details here

Last week, I was delighted to join the First Minister, Eluned Morgan and Ken Skates, Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales at the Kellogg’s factory in Wrexham as Kellenova, Kellogg’s parent company announced that they were investing £75 million into the Wrexham factory. This investment means that the capacity of the factory will double, making it the largest cereals manufacturing plant in Europe.

Over 130 jobs will be created because of this investment in addition to the 350 people currently employed by Kellogg’s at the Wrexham factory. One of Wrexham’s biggest assets is it’s skilled workforce and it is fantastic to see Kellenova’s confidence in our people and the local area as a place to do business. The sustainable practices also announced by Kellenova will help as we move to a greener future and a stronger environment.

As ever, should you require any help or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me or my team on Andrew.ranger.mp@parliament.uk.