A Castleford Tigers supporter has raised an impressive £8,685 for two local causes after completing a 100-mile fundraising challenge to mark the club’s centenary year.

Glyn Jepson took on the five-day Centenary Walk, travelling 100 miles from Castleford Tigers’ Wheldon Road stadium to Liverpool’s Hill Dickinson Stadium.

The funds raised were shared between The Prince of Wales Hospice and Castleford Tigers Foundation, with £5,211 allocated to the Hospice.

Glyn began his challenge with a special guard of honour from pupils at Castleford Academy before setting off on the long-distance journey.

Glyn walked 100 miles to Liverpool's Hill Dickinson stadium.

placeholder image — Glyn walked 100 miles to Liverpool's Hill Dickinson stadium.

The walk culminated at Magic Weekend, rugby league’s annual showcase event, where Castleford Tigers faced local rivals Wakefield Trinity.

Throughout the five-day challenge, Castleford Tigers supporters, former players and club officials joined Glyn for sections of the route, while members of the community showed their support through generous donations.

Glyn said: “After completing my Tour de Cas challenge in 2022, I wanted to take on another fundraising challenge that would bring people together while supporting two organisations that mean a great deal to our community.

“As a lifelong Castleford Tigers supporter, the Centenary Walk felt like the perfect way to celebrate the club’s 100th anniversary. Covering 100 miles over five days was a real challenge, but the support from people along the route kept me going from start to finish.”

The Prince of Wales Hospice Fundraising Manager Adrian Greenwood praised Glyn’s achievement and highlighted the difference the fundraising will make to local patients and families.

He said: “What Glyn has achieved is incredible. The £4,588.50 raised for the Hospice could cover the cost of caring for a patient on our Inpatient Unit for more than a week, including specialist clinical care, catering and housekeeping support.

“The challenge not only celebrated Castleford Tigers’ centenary year but also demonstrated the strength of community support across the district, raising vital funds for local people receiving Hospice care.

“As an independent charity, support from fundraisers like Glyn helps ensure we can continue providing compassionate care, free of charge, to local people and their families.”

The Prince of Wales Hospice relies on support from the local community to continue providing its services free of charge.

Anyone interested in fundraising for the Hospice can find out more at www.pwh.org.uk/get-involved.