A drummer from Wiltshire is taking on a 24-hour drumathon challenge to help raise funds for a blood cancer charity.
Alex Partner, 20, will begin the non-stop event at 10am on Saturday, February 28, at Ghost Notes Studio on Station Hill in Chippenham.
He is raising money for Myleoma Cancer charity, a cause that is deeply personal to him, as his father Mike was diagnosed with myeloma three years ago.
People who want to donate can visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/alexpartner24hrs?fbclid=IwZnRzaAQBqJpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeist0CH9gBgYl9D6EEil79oqHl1HKq76-zM0ehgxi-4IkHCoSUdpGCQSJEVM_aem_LNPophE6PVqzYVqVWm0OUA
Mr Partner said: "Three years ago my dad got diagnosed with myeloma a form of blood cancer, this hit home pretty hard for all of us but we all stayed positive and had faith in my dad, he had to go through months of chemotherapy and eventually leading to a stem cell transplant.
"I’m extremely proud how brave and positive my dad was when going through this and I will always be, he lives a normal life now but still goes to get his bloods checked and bones strengthened as this is not curable but it is extremely controlled so it doesn’t spark of again.
"I would like to raise money for myeloma as a way of giving back and helping my dad throughout the years of his treatment."
His father now lives a "normal life" but continues regular monitoring, as the cancer remains incurable though controlled.
Alex has raised more than £1,000 through his JustGiving page.
He has invited other drummers and musicians to join him throughout the event.
Mr Partner began drumming at the age of seven and has played with various bands since the age of 17.
He was part of the band Boston Green, who won a battle of the bands competition at Neeld Hall in Chippenham.
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