Emma Hughes

End of the challenge - 50 miles complete.

Saturday 31st Jan Well it’s 31st January and the 50 miles are complete. I want to say a massive thank you to everyone for the love, support and most importantly for donating to this cause. It is greatly appreciated. ❤️ Today also marks a year from dad was laid to rest. So Robyn and I went to visit his grave and laid some flowers which tipped me just over the 50 mile mark and what a spot to complete it. Remembering you always, daddy dearest. Missing you so much. Lots of love your wee chuckles and baby Robyn ❤️ My loves, my life, my world ❤️ Share

One year without our daddy dearest

Tuesday 27th Jan On Saturday it was a year since we said the hardest goodbye to our daddy dearest. It has been the hardest year for many reasons but not having him here made it so much harder. At the weekend we went away as a family, one of his favourite things to do. We went into Newcastle and went to the amusements. I searched Newcastle for some whippy ice cream but all the machines were off. 🥺 so we settled for his next favourite a McFlurry and a strawberry milkshake. We had a Chinese, his favourite takeaway. He was greatly missed and it just did not feel the same without you. They say robins are a sign from a loved one in heaven. We have been seeing robins everywhere and I think he picked and sent our little Robyn to help us through this year. I will make sure she recognises his pictures and hears lots of stories about him. She looks so like him which brings me so much happiness. Here’s hoping she has his curly hair. 🤣 I am very close to completing the 50 miles, any support and donations are greatly appreciated. Thank you ❤️ My loves, my life, my world. Forever missed, forever loved. ❤️ Share

Walk 3

Wednesday 7th Jan Back today for walk 3. We had to take a break for a couple of days due to snow/ ice and weather warnings. Today we did exactly 4 miles, which makes the total so far 9.09 miles. Almost 1/5 of the way complete. Thank you again for all the continued support. ❤️ Share

Walk 2

Saturday 3rd Jan 2.75 miles today. Total so far 5.09 miles. Share

First walk complete

Thursday 1st Jan First walk complete 😁 2.34 miles done, 47.6 to go 😁 Thank you for all the support so far ❤️❤️ Share

Family support

Wednesday 31st Dec Thank you so much to my amazing family for helping me go beyond my fundraising goal of £100. I appreciate your support greatly.  Share

Dad

Thursday 25th Dec I have decided to walk 50 miles in January for Dementia UK in memory of my dad, my pops who sadly passed away this year on 24th January 2025.  Today was our first Christmas without him and it was incredibly difficult for us all and just not the same. We often reflect on our happy memories with dad but we also reflect on the tough times we had and what got us through. I would love to make sure people have support  going  through what we did with my dad.  Share