Nathan Maverick, from Wrexham, is biking from Milan to Wrexham in April to raise funds for the Candy Tibby Trust – a little rescue which restores and rehomes feral, roaming and undesirable cats into caring houses.
By night, the 40-year-old is the frontman of the Sex Pistols Expose – a well-known homage to the famous London punk rockers.
But to finish the obstacle, Nathan is needing to put band responsibilities on hold.
“I’ve spent some time off from my band to make this occur and if individuals can make a little contribution of even a pound it will go a long method for these animals,” he said.
A JustGiving page has actually been established, and Nathan is aiming to raise £5,000. To contribute to it, please go to https://bit.ly/3KcMGpD.
In the summer season, the Candy Tibby Trust introduced an immediate appeal for contributions amidst spiralling veterinarian expenses and variety of saves.
Nathan said: “I’m doing all this for a couple of factors. Mainly for a regional effort cat charity with really couple of volunteers utilizing their downtime and sometimes money to offer cats a happy home and secure them a future.
“I enjoy cats and dogs, and 2 years ago I lost both my dogs within a number of months of each other – they were my finest mates.”
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Nathan then lost his daddy, his home and his task as a full-time artist – and said his psychological health started to spiral.
“I embraced a black cat called Lemmy then briefly relocated with my mom however when I discovered a brand-new home I needed to leave him with her,” he said.
“Now in another chapter in my life, my partner has a cat and we have because embraced another to make 2 in your house.
“My love for them grew and seeing how Candy and Tibby Trust battle to handle with this heavy work I believed I can help do something. I enjoy biking and cats, why not integrate them and prepare an occasion.”
Nathan wishes to spread out awareness to help the charity and the cats they rescue.