Support from MPs for Walk for Pia
We have received the most incredible support from the great British public who have pledged £90K so far towards the fundraising Gavin and Stacey inspired walk, Walk for Pia which is raising money for Pancreatic Cancer UK in memory of a friend, Pia Eaves.
Pia's husband Simon, her two daughters Emilia and Rhiannon and other family and friends set off tomorrow from Billericay at 9 am cheered on their way by BBC Radio Essex and BBC Look East news. They will reach Marco's Cafe on Barry Island on 1 May. The cafe was once owned by Pia's family. Pia watched episodes of Gavin and Stacey to cheer herself up when she was undergoing treatment for Cancer.
As well as videos of support from Gavin and Stacey cast members Ruth Jones, Mathew Horne and Stefan Rhodri we have also received support from the following MPs.
Jeremy Hunt MP for South West Surrey.
Alun Cairns MP for the Vale of Glamorgan, Angela Richardson MP for Guildford and Sarah Atherton, MP for Wrexham.
Thank you to everyone who has helped this fundraiser. As Nessa would say in Gavin and Stacey, Tidy!