A CHIRK woman is tackling a mammoth walking task after her dad was diagnosed with an inoperable cancer.

William Jones, from Llangollen, has recently been diagnosed with Cholangiocarcinoma - a rare cancer affecting the bile ducts which isn't usually detected until the later stages.

And the 59-year-old former Navy officer and firefighter has been given a devastating prognosis of a year to live - due to the inoperable nature of the cancer, which affects roughly 2,000 people a year.

William's 22-year-old daughter, Eva, will along with her dog, Bertie, be walking 50 miles this month to help raise money for the AMMF charity which is dedicated to raising money to research bile duct cancers.

Eva, from Chirk, said: "This has been difficult for myself and my family to come to terms with, but we are trying to remain positive and think of something I can do myself to support those needed.

"AMMF is actually the only charity in the UK that specifically targets Cholangiocarcinoma primarily, which involves developing research for an earlier diagnosis whilst also raising awareness and support for those needed.

"My aim of this fundraiser is to help support those like my dad in the future, and to ensure a fulfilled happy life like my dad deserves.

"Any donation will be greatly appreciated, thank you."

To donate to the fundraiser, visit https://www.facebook.com/donate/564690021338391/