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Becci Tomlinson

Walk 62 Miles in October

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I'm walking 62 Miles in October

I’m walking 62 Miles in October and raising funds so that families affected by dementia get the specialist help and advice they need.

Just before Christmas 2024 we got the devastating news that my mum has Mixed Dementia, which is a combination of Vascular Dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Life has changed alot over the past year, with mum going from being fully independent to needing help with everything and not being able to leave her home without me, iv had to leave a job I loved to care for mum full time, and my mum has declined quicker than I ever could have imagined.

I have received some fantastic help and support from Dementia UK, Alzheimer's Society and a wonderful local charity near me called Together Dementia support. So I have decided I want to give back to them where I can. So here it goes, my first challenge. 62 miles in October to raise funds for Dementia UK.

 I would be grateful for your support.

An £10 donation can cover the telephone costs of two families seeking support through Dementia UK's free Helpline. £33 could fund an hour with a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse, helping a family with practical solutions and emotional support.

What ever you can spare will be truly appreciated and go along way to helping families in the same position as myself 

Thank you in advance for your support!

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Last Day

Friday 31st Oct
Well today is the last day of my fundraiser and thanks to Jenson wanting to trick or treat all around Failsworth I have done 4 miles today. That means iv finished above my target miles. Iv walk 65miles over 31 days 😀

Thank you again everyone who has supported me 

The final few days

Thursday 30th Oct
Im so proud that I have been able to achieve this in what has being an awful month, mum has being in hospital 3 weeks today 😢 
Iv done 7 miles over yesterday and today. That leaves me just 1 mile left to do tomorrow and also only £2 to reach the increased target I set myself xx

Had some company today

Tuesday 28th Oct
The little man has joined me today on my walk and I have to say he was great company. He did have one condition for the the Walk route through, we had to walk to McDonald's! He got his own way and I managed to tick off another 2.68 miles in the wind and rain 🌧

Update

Thursday 23rd Oct
So mum is still in Hospital and the weather has been poop but iv tried to get as much as I can in. Slightly behind but I will do this. Kids are off school next week so going to get them out on a few nature walks to boost my miles so far im at 39.1 miles. So 23 miles to go that's just 2.55 miles a day EASY 😀 x

As of Thursday 16th Oct

Friday 17th Oct
Im now at 33.5 Miles so over half way.
To say this walk has come at a difficult time would be an understatement. But doing it for mum and everyone else in our position now, In the past and future has made it even more worth while, most days have been very emotional with mum being in hospital but it has really shown what im doing it for 💗

Update

Monday 13th Oct
Im still walking just not writing about it as much. As some of you may know my mum was taken into hospital on Thursday evening so alot of my time has been spent there. Iv been doing my walks round the hospital when I go for some fresh air.

I'll keep it up and will get to the 62 miles 

Day 8

Wednesday 8th Oct
17 miles done so far just another 45 to go. 
Buses are on strike again this weekend so will get some miles in walking to and from my mums

Days 4, 5 & 6 Combined

Monday 6th Oct
So had a pretty busy weekend and didn't get out on the planned big walks I was hoping today so had to make up the miles this morning. Straight from the school run went half way to Hearts Head Pike and back. Was absolutely gorgeous walk this morning through Daisy nook, up the canal and im not sure what the next area is called. Will definitely be doing that walk again though. Anyway 6.4miles completed this morning and feel Amazing 👏 🤩🚶🏼‍♀️

Day 3

Friday 3rd Oct
Well that was an awful walk today in the wind and rain but I still got out and did it (just about)

Day 2

Thursday 2nd Oct
Decided to do today's walk straight from the school run and I feel so good for it. 2.06miles today and saw parts of my local area iv never seen in the 9 years iv lived here 🙈 Not only am I doing this to raise vital funds for something that's close to my heart and effecting my family on a daily basis, I also want to get fitter and improve my mental health, so being out doors and doing exercise will hopefully improve both. Please follow my journey with me x 💗

Day 1

Wednesday 1st Oct
Just done my first walk, took Neil along too for support.
Did a local walk with it being night but 2.2 miles ticked off

Thank you to my Sponsors

£50

James Leggat

£33

Joanne Hampson

Stay strong xxx

£25

Nic Ratcliffe

Great start for a great cause xx Lots of love zx

£20

Peter Jones

Well done Bec, keep going. Love from Pete, Danielle and Ella

£20

John & Julie Swindell

Well done Becci, we know you will manage the challenge. It’s a brilliant cause.

£20

David And Sheila

Well done Becci, excellent cause. Xx

£15

Neil Tomlinson

Well done Becci we are proud of you x

£15

Matt & Pip

Well done, its a great cause that's close to us!

£15

Kelly Chinejani

£10

Dan Swann

£10

Chels

Thinking of you and your family Bec xx

£10

Vicki

Thinking of your lovely mum ❤️

£10

Isabella, David, Eleni And Monika

It's very admirable that you're doing this for such an important cause. Every step you are taking is a step towards change, so you should be very proud of yourself and the strength you have.

£10

Nicola Ashton

Hi Becci We know it’s been tough since mums diagnosis but we’re all here to support you. I’ll even come walking with you All my love Nicola

£10

Jen Seymour

Well done Becci, keep going x x

£10

Dwynwen Jones

Good luck and keep strong for Meg xx

£10

Marcia

Your doing brilliant Becci and for such a great cause so close to your heart. Good luck for the next 3 days ❤️

£10

Ali Hammans

Well done bec. Sending lots of love x

£10

Suzanne Leggat

£10

Carla Hickey

Well done Becci, keep up the good work xxx love Carla and Heidi

£10

Claire Taylor

Keep going kiddo. Sending love. Claire & Georgia

£10

Kelly Nealon Marsh

Well done Becci! Best wishes Kelly, Paul & Archie xx

£5

Beauty Ikponmwosa

Hello Becci. I saw your message on the church group WhatsApp. You got this!

£5

Angela Coyne

£5

Louise Greenwood

You are amazing Rebecca 👏 thinking of you, your mum and family at this difficult time 💗

£5

Lynsey Phelan

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