I'm walking 90 Miles in October for Dementia UK
I’m raising money for dementia because this illness has become deeply personal to me and my family.
Since starting this journey with my grandad, I’ve seen first-hand just how challenging, heartbreaking and emotional dementia can be—not only for the person living with it, but for everyone around them, every single day.
If you know me, you’ll know that family means everything. The moments we share, the memories we create and the time we have together are things I will hold onto forever.
In 2020, I lost my other grandad, who was nothing short of our hero. He suffered with dementia and prostate cancer, and I often find myself wishing I could have done more to support him while he was here. Losing him has stayed with me, and now, experiencing the effects of dementia with my other grandad, I feel an even stronger need to do something.
I want to support my family, raise awareness and help other families who are facing the same heartbreaking journey.
This challenge is for my heroes—for my grandads—and for every person and family navigating dementia and Alzheimer’s.
The original challenge was to walk 62 miles in October, but I didn’t feel that was enough of a challenge… so I’ve set myself a new target:
🚶♂️ WALK 90 MILES IN OCTOBER 🚶♂️
90 miles. One month. One cause that means so much to me.
Every donation, no matter how big or small, will mean the world to me and help support those affected by dementia.
Thank you for supporting me, sharing my journey and helping me do something positive for a cause that is so close to my heart. ❤️
This one is for my heroes. ❤️
My Achievements
Shared Page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
You've Self Donated!
Received 5 Donations
Reached Fundraising Goal
Increased Target Over £250
My Updates
Day 31...Last walk of October. a walk on the canal at Bratch locks with the man himself, the reason i chose this charity. My hero, my grandad 🩵
Sunday 1st Nov
Day 30
Friday 30th Oct
Day 30
Friday 30th Oct
Day 23 and I have continued fo walk daily. The total of miles walked so far is 131.39miles and I still have 8 days of October left so I'm continuing to walk xx
Friday 23rd Oct
Day 12......a steady walk on the treadmill after an hour at pilates. Only did 2km (1.24miles) but better than nothing.
Monday 12th Oct
Day 5.....4.45 miles
Monday 5th Oct
1st October
Thursday 1st Oct
Last practice walk
Wednesday 30th Sep
Thank you to my Sponsors
£70
David Fellows
£50
Mum And Dad
Well done Sam, smashing it! xx
£50
Matt, Ali, Emily & Maisy
Good luck Sam! Excellent cause, enjoy the walking!! x x x x
£50
Jon Hill
Miss you all!! X
£25
Rach Nicholls
Smashed it Sam! Well done! Love Rach, Matt and William xxxx
£25
Emma, Gav, Ellie, Matthew And Ava Xx
Well done Sam!! You have smashed it!! Xx
£25
Julie Hinde
Well done, a great cause. Julie
£25
Bette Higgs
Well done, Sam xxx
£20
Nan
Good luck Sam
£20
Michelle Sullivan
Your smashing it Sam well done you!
£20
Catharine Southern
Good luck with the fundraising - walking is good for the soul and the body! x
£20
Becky Elwell
Amazing! 🎉🎉🎉🎉
£20
Donna
Keep going Sam xx
£20
Annie
Well done Sam. You’ve got this xx
£20
Denise Hill
£20
Cash Donation
Cash donation from Nan & Grandad
£10
Lauren, Jay, Amelia & Alfie
Well Done, Sam! 👏 Amazing achievement for such a brilliant cause! 💙
£10
Cash Donation
Cash donation from Sandra (Jacks nanny) Thank you so much!! Xx
£10
Lizzie Young
Well done, Sam! You’ve done amazing xx
£10
Rachel Handley
Keep going, Sam. Such a worthy cause, well done!
£10
Maisie
Good luck Sam! 🥰
£10
Kristal Jones
£10
Amanda White
£10
Pam
Keep on walking Sam Love pam n Terry xx
£10
Anna Hackett
You go girl!!!
£10
Dylan Ross
£10
Stephanie Beasley
£10
Cash Donation
Cash donation from Sheila 🩷 thank you so much xx
£10
Gemma Hodgetts
Well done sam! So proud of you ♡
£10
Chrissie
Good luck Sam you are smashing it. X
£10
Katie Ross
Well done Sam! xx
£5
Natalie, Dan, Leila And Archie
Well done, Sam! Keep walking!
£5
Esther Bloomer
Well done!
£5
Joy Irwin
Well done you! Incredible!
£5
Cash Donation
Cash donation from Annas lovely mum. Thank you so much 🩷
£5
Nicola Sutton
Well done Sam. Such a loving thing to do. Like you, family means everything to me and i know yours must be very proud of you xx
£5
Cash Donation
Cash donation from Rebecca and Scarlett. Thank you
Smashed it! So proud of you