Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Entertainment
Joel Leaver

Ashley Cain visibly emotional after 100-mile run on first anniversary of Azaylia's death

Ashley Cain was visibly emotional this afternoon after completing a 100-mile run in memory of his late daughter Azaylia Cain, to mark the first anniversary of her death.

The reality TV star, 31, and his ex-partner Safiyya Vorajee, 33, tragically lost their daughter when she was just eight months old, after she'd been diagnosed with leukaemia.

Its the first anniversary of her passing today (April 24), with her proud father having been determined to mark the date by running 100 miles in honour of Azaylia and her charity.

The initiative saw the Ex on the Beach alum leave hometown Nuneaton, in Warwickshire, yesterday morning, with it having concluded in Trafalgar Square in London today.

Ashley Cain has raised awareness of childhood cancer after losing his baby daughter Azaylia last year (Instagram)
The former footballer (left), pictured with Ant Middleton (right), did a 100 mile run in memory of his daughter this weekend (INSTAGRAM)

He was greeted at the finish line in the capital by hundreds of supporters, including family and friends, following the run - which Ashley managed to complete in just over 24 hours.

Footage taken as he reached the crowd - shared on Instagram by The Azaylia Foundation charity - showed the former footballer visibly emotional following his impressive feat.

It show the crowd chanting "let's go champ" as he approaches, with the teary-eyed father having been embraced by supporters, with one heard telling him how "proud" they are.

A visibly emotional Ashley was embraced by supporters in the crowd after the run (INSTAGRAM)

The 100 mile run was created by Ashley as a way to honour the memory of his late daughter, with it having also raised further awareness of charity The Azaylia Foundation.

Set-up by her parents, it aims to support families that arre fundraising for treatments not readily available on the NHS and to provide memorable experiences to children.

In a post ahead of the run, Ashley said that he wanted to help the charity "be seen and heard," with him hoping to raise awareness and understanding around childhood cancer.

The Azaylia Foundation was set-up following the passing of Ashley's daughter (INSTAGRAM)
Azaylia tragically passed away last April (mrashleycain/Instagram)

He was joined along the way by a number of supporters including adventurer Ant Middleton, 41, who accompanied him during the final few miles of the recent initiative.

Ashley had said at one point during the run that he was "physically, mentally and emotionally [broken]" but he was determined to finish the project in honour of his late daughter.

He has previously shared his commitment to supporting others, stating that he will "fight till the day [he dies] for other children and their families who face the monster that is cancer."

You can find out more about the Azaylia Foundation, including donation options, on its official website.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.