Man to cycle distance from Leyland to Malta and back in memory of dad Darren lost his dad to Covid in February. Darren lost his dad to Covid in February.Author: Dan DaviesPublished 5th Mar 2021 Last updated 5th Mar 2021 A son who lost his father to Covid-19 is virtually cycling the distance from Leyland to Malta and back to raise money for the Critical Care Unit where he was cared for. Graham Swarbrick, from Leyland in Lancashire, was admitted to the Critical Care Unit at the Royal Preston Hospital on 24th January 2021 after he tested positive for the virus and was experiencing difficulties with his breathing.