DUNN OFF TO DURBAN
Deestriders' coach Neil Dunn is off to South Africa later this month in search of more medals.
The 62-year-old from Connah's Quay will be competing in the World Transplant Games in Durban eight years after having a life-saving kidney transplant.
Neil, a member of the GB and NI team, will compete in the 5k road race, 800 metres and 1,500 metres track events.
Lynne Holt, team manager and Trustee of Transplant Sport, said the Games provided a great opportunity for athletes such as Neil to share their stories and inspire people to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor Register.
"Being able to take part in this type of event after years of illness is fantastic," said Neil who, in 2007, won Welsh Athletics' Club Volunteer of the Year award. "All the other competitors have their own stories and the friendship among everyone is amazing."
Neil has won numerous medals at cycling and athletics in British Transplant Games over the past eight years.
Deestriders' coach Neil Dunn is off to South Africa later this month in search of more medals.
The 62-year-old from Connah's Quay will be competing in the World Transplant Games in Durban eight years after having a life-saving kidney transplant.
Neil, a member of the GB and NI team, will compete in the 5k road race, 800 metres and 1,500 metres track events.
Lynne Holt, team manager and Trustee of Transplant Sport, said the Games provided a great opportunity for athletes such as Neil to share their stories and inspire people to sign up to the NHS Organ Donor Register.
"Being able to take part in this type of event after years of illness is fantastic," said Neil who, in 2007, won Welsh Athletics' Club Volunteer of the Year award. "All the other competitors have their own stories and the friendship among everyone is amazing."
Neil has won numerous medals at cycling and athletics in British Transplant Games over the past eight years.
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