A WOMAN whose life changed "beyond belief" when her partner made a  miracle "Lazarus-like" recovery following a severe stroke is to cycle 70 miles around the Great Orme for her 70th birthday. 

Kate Tyrer, who will be 70 on September 8, moved to Old Colwyn from Warrington with her partner Malcolm Berry just before the pandemic. The couple moved from Warrington to the town on January 9 2020.

However, happiness turned to heartbreak when Malcolm suffered a stroke on April 11 2021. 

He was treated at Glan Clwyd Hospital and his life support was withdrawn after three days. Twelve hours later, Malcolm unexpectedly woke up. 

Malcolm, 82, recovered well but is now living with dementia.

Kate, a keen cyclist, and Malcolm have been supported by Clwb Yr Efail (The Smithy Centre).

The baker is raising money for the charity through her challenge which will take in 13 laps. Already nearly £1,500 has been raised. Supporters can donate here.

Kate said: "Mal and I have have been together for 15 years. We both used to cycle. We started about the same time. I'm hooked on it. Mal was such a fit person. He had done 11th marathons. 

"We were only made aware of Clwb Yr Efail about four months ago. They showed us the way forward. It is for vulnerable adults. They have been a life saver for us both. 

"Mal will be 83 this year. He will be part of the challenge. He has his red three-wheeler and I will be making a base by the Rest and Be Thankful car park and some family, friends will be joining me - either cycling or walking. 

"When Mal had his stroke, we weren't given a choice. We were told his life support would be turned off. His two sons and myself, we had to say our goodbyes. It was a horrible time. Horrible. The consultant said it could take days. I didn't want to leave his side. 

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"They said to me - 'we think you should think about going home.' There was an amazing nurse, Shaun. He told me to go home, have a stiff drink, and he was going to clean Malcolm up, give him a lovely shave. He said that the minute he deteriorated he would call me. 

"The phone went soon after I got home and I couldn't believe it. Shaun said - 'Kate, get back here - Mal has just opened his eyes and squeezed my hand'.

North Wales Pioneer: Kate and MalcolmKate and Malcolm (Image: Submitted)

"He had strength in his hand. The doctors all came on the stroke ward and were all over him."

Kate said the stroke has taken the majority of Malcolm's brain stem and has brought on the dementia.

Five weeks later, Malcolm returned home to Kate. 

"I couldn't believe it," Kate said. 

"A couple of days after, we started walking. We walked a little bit every day, just to build up his strength. 

"I nicknamed him Lazarus as he literally rose from the dead. 

"We went back to the hospital a year later and the consultant was gob-smacked to see him. Shaun had left but I hope one of his team might have got a message to him.

"Mal doesn't think anything has happened to him. He will look at my bike and will say 'I will get my bike.'"

A family member will be driving Malcolm around in the car on the day of Kate's challenge.

"It will be so lovely to see so many family and friends and there will be cupcakes and Prosecco on the day," Kate added. 

Kate's challenge will take place on September 10.