Dawn Fanshawe

Walk 30 Miles in September 2026

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I'm walking 30 Miles in September for Dementia UK

If you know me, you will know that dementia has played a significant role in my last 20 years. My dear Mammy Avril, having eventually died at only 64 years of age after a diagnosis of Early Onset Alzheimers in her 50s. 

It was such a trial for us as a family, that I wrote a book about it, hoping it would support others going through similar upheavals as a carer.

One thing is certain, nobody can do this alone!

So, this September, I'm walking 30 Miles and raising funds  for Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity, and would be grateful for your support.

Your donation, big or small, makes a difference. £33 could fund a new dementia specialist Admiral Nurse to spend an hour helping a family in the community, offering practical solutions and emotional support to cope with their loved one’s distressed behaviour.

Thank you!

My Achievements

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You've Self Donated!

Received 5 Donations

Reached Fundraising Goal

Increased Target Over £250

My Updates

30 days of walking completed

Wednesday 30th Sep
Total of 67.2 miles walked over 30 days of September.
Thank you to all of my sponsors and any still to come.

Nearly there

Sunday 27th Sep
I've now completed 4 weeks of the walking challenge, with just 3 days to go.
I have mostly enjoyed doing the daily walks and observing things in my environment, whilst thinking about and praying for the families of those suffering dementia.
I keep a daily/weekly tally of the miles walked and so far am over 60 miles - over double the challenge set.
Still hoping for some last minute donations.
I am offering a copy of my book about dementia to anyone sponsoring me who would like a copy.  

Thank you to my Sponsors

£100

Debbie King

Hi Dawn, We are so proud of you. You go girl! Lots of love, Debbie, Tim and Toby xxx

£50

Simon Fanshawe

£33

Neil Deakin

Good luck for your walk xx

£33

Dawn Fanshawe

£30

Marilyn

Well done. Great cause

£25

Minnie

Go Dawn!

£20

Susan Cornish

Well Done, Dawn! Xx

£20

Ann C And Kate W

£15

Vanya

Such a commendable cause!

£10

Rachel Southgate