Adam Williams, from Fishguard, has raised hundreds of pounds for Wales Air Ambulance in memory of his best friend.

By completing the 2009 Cardiff Half Marathon, Adam managed to raise an incredible £862.30 in sponsorship from friends and family.

Ashley Izzard tragically died following after falling from cliffs near St Justinians, earlier this year. He was 19.

The air ambulance was involved in the rescue efforts, and took him to Morriston hospital.

Adam wanted to take on a special challenge to mark his friendship with Ashley and is now thinking of taking on even more challenges.

He said: “The half marathon wasn’t too bad and it was great to have my family cheering me on. I’ll definitely do it in 2010 but I might do a bit more training this time around.”

Pam Smith, Ashley’s mother, spoke of her pride in Adam.

She said: “I will always be so proud of Adam and what he’s achieved in memory of Ash.

“He’s done something so special that it’s even made me think about doing a parachute jump in 2010… and I hate heights!”

Mike Ashbridge, representing Wales Air Ambulance, thanked Adam for the tremendous donation he was making to the charity, He said: “Adam has quite simply achieved something very special that will inspire many people.

“He has completed a challenge in memory of his friend and has raised a substantial sum of money that will help keep the air ambulance flying. Wales Air Ambulance is proud to have Adam as a supporter.”