A NEWPORT business is funding a Gwent charity runner's trip to compete in the the New York Marathon.

Sarah Driscoll, 39, of Marlborough Road, Cwmbran, is taking part in the race in the big apple in November, and Kymin Financial Services, based in Bridge Street, will be paying for her flights, accommodation and entry fee into the race.

Kymin decided to sponsor Mrs Driscoll as part of their celebrations of their 15th year in business and Mrs Driscoll knows the owner, Gerald Davies who approached her about the idea, knowing she had done marathons and half marathons before.

Mrs Driscoll will be raising funds for St David's Foundation as he father, who died of cancer ten years ago, was cared for at St Anne's Hospice, who she raised money for in a previous run.

"I lost my dad ten years ago to cancer, I've done a run for St Anne's and it's all linked in with hospice care," said Mrs Driscoll.

She is also hoping to raise money for juvenile diabetes in support of her friend whose daughter has type one diabetes.

Mrs Driscoll has already done several half marathons, including Cardiff and Torfaen as well as the London marathon, but admits she is looking forward to the race in New York.

Kymin's company secretary Robin Hall said: "We believe in putting something back into the community and we see this as an ideal way of helping one of the major Welsh charities.

"Kymin will be paying all of Sarah's expenses so any surplus money can go straight to charity."

If you would like to donate towards Mrs Driscoll's run, visit www.justgiving.com/sarahrunningnewyork or send a cheque made payable to Kymin (Sarah's Run) Account to 35 Bridge Street, Newport, NP20 4B.