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I'm walking 124 miles in May
I’m walking at least 124 miles in May and raising funds so that families affected by dementia get the specialist help and advice they need. I would be grateful for your support.
Like many people who take on fundraising challenges, this cause has a personal meaning to me as my Dad suffers from Dementia. However, I don't want go into any details about his struggles, as for me that is not the focus of this fundraising campaign by Dementia UK.
I live nearly 500 miles away from my Dad, so I only get to see him now and again. However, he is lucky that he has my step-brother and step-sister in his life every day, doing whatever needs doing for him.
When I visit, I see how difficult it is for George and Karen, but despite this they care for him day after day without complaint, and it is only because they are there for him that he is able to live in his own home.
So when I saw this fundraising challenge, it appealed to me in two ways. Firstly, the money is desperately needed to give carers the help and support they themselves need, and secondly by committing to walking every day for a month, it feels like an appropriate gesture to those who have to commit to caring every day, no matter what else is going on in their life.
I am 11 days in now, and since May 1st my life has been non-stop with all kinds of things going on and on some of those days I will have walked several miles just from being on my feet all day.
However, I am purposely doing my daily walk on top of everything else, no matter what, even if I have already walked 10 miles that day and even if I can't get round to it until the evening. It is just a small token of appreciation for all the carers, George and Karen included, who have no choice but to find the time, every day, no matter what.
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Did it!
Saturday 31st May Fountains Abbey in North Yorkshire was the setting for day 31 of 31 of my walking challenge, raising funds for DementiaUK and hopefully some awareness of the vital work they do in helping those who help and care for loved ones living with dementia in the UK.
Yorkshire miles
Thursday 29th May Arrived in Yorkshire yesterday and without any further ado I was out getting some Yorkshire miles in my legs!
62 becomes 124!
Monday 26th May Six days to go, and for the final push I have doubled my overall walking target to 124 miles. Come on legs, you can do it!
Rodel
Friday 23rd May
Rain!
Friday 23rd May After only managing a two mile circuit around Stornoway yesterday evening I am back on home turf now for today's walk, and for the first time in what seems like forever, it is raining!
First major walk
Wednesday 21st May Well, three weeks in and today, at last I will be getting my hiking boots on and getting some proper miles in my legs!Thank you to my Sponsors
£50
Rachel Belcher
£40
Andy O
£33
Andrew Belcher
£33
Marjory
£33
Anonymous
£31
Rachel Belcher
Well done Andrew for walking consistently throughout the month of May, staying focused and determined and doing it all with your Dad in mind, you even doubled your target! Heroic effort. Congratulations, feet up now for a well earned rest and maybe a pint! You deserve it.
£20
Alison Fraser
Well done, Andrew 👍😊
£20
Norman Rowe
£20
Stephen Mackinnon
All the best Andrew!
£15
Morag Galloway
Well done Andrew - great cause to raise funds for! ♥️
£10
Lesley Hart
Good luck Andrew ❤️❤️
£10
Liz Ohara
Good Luck Andrew x
£10
Patricia
A worthy cause & I know you’re almost certainly getting the mileage in without even trying. 😄
£10
Karen Lockwood
Well done Andrew. Lovely sentiment and words. Thank you so much xxx💙
£10
Michael Ohara
Well Done Mr B
£5
Amy And Noah
Good Luck Uncle A! 🏃♂️
Very proud of you! Keep on walking Andrew 😀❤️ x