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Douglas Roberts

Walk 30 Miles in September 2026

Help me reach my goal of £375

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I'm walking 30 Miles in September for Dementia UK

This September, I'm walking 30 Miles and raising funds to help ensure no family faces dementia alone. I'm taking on the challenge 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!

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My Goal

£375

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My Updates

FINAL LAP - CHEQUERED FLAG!

Tuesday 6th Oct
I called in one day [today, 6th October] to add a lap, as I got extremely busy last week. That lap was 6.87miles, bringing my now finished campaign to a final total mileage of 81.5miles! 

In the process at the time of typing, including Gift Aid, I've raised £737.50 - that is bloody amazing. 

Words cannot express my gratitude to everyone who trusted in me and gladly donated, no matter how small or large, towards what is a worthy, fantastic cause. Thank you all, so much. 

I've still got a few people who've said they will donate in cash or direct transfer, so a final tally of money raised is yet to be established. 

But honestly, it's been great. And hey. I've lost half a stone while doing it. 

Day Four - Boostin' Ahead

Friday 4th Sep
First update of the actual campaign here. Hope you all doing well. 

Felt a bit miffed that I hadn't started on Day One, straight out of the trap like a lot of fellow wonderful walkers had, but I'm pleased to note that I am well ahead now! 

Day Three saw a 3.98mile stroll in the dusk, and tonight saw me do a full 'beat' in my local area of 6.25miles. I'm now on 10.23miles and intending to clock them up :) 

If I can beat the 'standard' of 30 miles for £375 soon, I'm seriously considering going for an 'expert' of 60miles for £750 as I am quietly confident I could pull it off. Reckon we could foxtrot my way to double the distance?  🦊🌠

Warmup

Wednesday 19th Aug
Cool evening - perfect. Took a wander, got ready for the challenge. 

3.91miles, with 409kcal burnt in about 55minutes. Brilliant.

Shame I can't put it towards my charity total. But it's a good warmup. 
Still got it. 

Launch Day

Monday 17th Aug
Hi everyone, thanks for visiting and hopefully donating! 

I've decided to do this as I have some time off due to adverse circumstances - no pulling levers for me, for a while at least. 

So I may as well try and rally for a good cause.  So then... Dementia UK, 30 miles in 30 days of September.  I suspect that DmUK's intention was a little walk, a mile or so on a daily basis, do a little good while getting some fresh air ho ho ho.

And then there's me. Those who know me know I walk _fast_ and that I _march_ several miles at a time just for the sheer sake of it. It's my relax, it's my reset, it's my mentally-file-everything-into-place time, undisturbed.  In short, I walk like a possessed Commander Samuel Vimes along the cobbles (and trollsheads, and clay stones, and paving, and bricks...) of Ankh-Morpork. (Sir Terry Pratchett Discworld.)

So this should be a definitive win.  And may as well put the energy into doing something positive no?

Thanks for all your support. 30 miles for £375 - but there's a good chance there'll be more mileage if I really get going so....

Cheers

Doug

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Good luck, brother. You've got this!

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Good Luck!

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