Lee Griffiths, an NHS worker, will take on the challenge this October in honour of his father, Chris, who lives with dementia.
Lee said: “My dad has become a bit of a face for dementia awareness in Wales.
“He was recently one of the mascots for the Wales vs England game at Wembley, a moment captured by the FAW when he had an emotional meeting with Joe Ledley before the match.”
Lee Griffiths is close to reaching his fundraising target.
He said: “I am now on the final push to reach my fundraising goal and I’m £413 away.
“I’m running a local prize draw with signed Cardiff Rugby and CCFC shirts, plus an ice bath session in Sully.”
Chris Griffiths, who has refereed youth and adult matches and is a long-time supporter of Cardiff City FC, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.
He has been attending The 1927 Club at Cardiff City Stadium for the past two years.
The club, run by the Cardiff City FC Community Foundation in partnership with the Alzheimer’s Society and Sporting Memories, offers free weekly sessions for people with dementia to reminisce about football, take part in activities, and socialise.
Chris said: “The 1927 Club is so much fun.
“Once you get in there – you’re away.
“The people at the Community Foundation, both those who run the sessions and those who attend, really make my morning.
“I always look forward to going.”
His son said the club has made a huge difference.
Lee said: “Seeing how much he enjoys it each week, the friendship he’s built, and the sense of belonging its given him means everything to us.
“It also gives us reassurance knowing he’s in a supportive and welcoming environment.”
To support Mr Griffiths’ Sahara trek, donations can be made at alzheimerssociety.enthuse.com/pf/lee-griffiths-2868c, and tickets for the prize draw are available via crowdfunder.co.uk/p/qr/0npq67Vy.
