A BARRY schoolgirl has seen her dad and uncle put in a superhero effort to complete the Velothon Wales to aid her ongoing care.

Layla-mae Cummings, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour aged five, watched on as her dad, Gareth, and uncle, George Armstrong, tackled the tough course on Sunday.

The eight-year-old also severe complex epilepsy, autism and significant impairment to her memory and understanding, and her family have to bear the brunt of the financial costs resulting from her specialist treatment in London.

Her dad said of the 140km challenge had been extremely tough.

“There was a great atmosphere, we were all equally excited and nervous for the challenge ahead us especially after entering as amateur cyclists," he said.

“The worst part was being fooled by the skies as the rain started to pelt down as we were about to tackle The Tumble – the iconic climb a massive long uphill battle with the rain hammering into our faces.

"We just kept going and thinking of Layla-mae.”

Mr Armstrong added: “The absolute highlight of the ride was defeating the 271m high Caerphilly mountain with tired legs and without stopping.”

Layla-mae was transferred to Great Ormond Street Hospital in 2014 for neurosurgery and still remains under their care.

The family pays for travel to London, accommodation and taking time off work.

Mr Cummings, 37, said it had been an emotional effort on the weekend.

“Just seeing Layla-mae sat waiting and cheering us on as we turned the bend knowing what it had taken to get her there was just completely overwhelming and made every bit of the challenge worthwhile," he added.

Both he and Mr Armstrong wished wished to thank all those who supported them.

They are considering cycling from London to Paris in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital next year.

Sponsor forms are available at George’s No1 Barbers, Regent Street, or Doctor Bobs Balloons, High Street, Barry.

Alternatively, visit gofundme.com/velathonlayla-mae.