Gareth Corke

October Dog Walking Challenge 2025

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I'm taking on the October Dog Walking Challenge

I’m walking 75 miles with my dog  Khola this October and raising funds for families affected by dementia. Follow us and help raise awareness of dementia  🐾🖤

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Week 1 walk

Sunday 5th Oct
It’s our first week of walking for dementiaUK, and Khola and I had to start before October as I was away for a part of it (is that cheating?!) …
Anyway, our stats are as follows (approximately) 
- Total Miles: 12.5 miles
- Total Steps: Approximately 25,000 steps 🖤🐾

WALKING WITH KHOLA!

Thursday 11th Sep
I’m going to walk 75 miles in October with Khola for Dementia UK. Today on our walk (1/2 in sun, 1/2 in rain like a monsoon, an attractive look), it occurred to me how great it would be to invite my gorgeous friends to come and do a  walk with me (don’t worry I’m not walking 75 miles in one day…). Walk & Talk. A sort of podcast. Except no-ones  recording it. Or filming it. And there’s no podcast content. It’s not a podcast. It’s just us, having a chat and walking really. Let’s clash diaries! 

Walking with Khola

Saturday 30th Aug
So, here we are.  It’s nearly September 2025 and I’ve committed Khola and I to walk 75 dog walk miles (which is 75 miles btw) in October to support people living with dementia  and their families/support groups.  Khola isn’t exactly aware of this yet, as I’m in Glasgow visiting family and she’s being spoilt rotten by our house sitter in Worthing with better weather. But, honestly she never says no to a walk so who am I kidding?! 
I’m not asking anyone to donate, times are tight I know, but if you follow or share my  ridiculous musings, I hope more awareness can be shared. 
We are also walking in memory of my beloved Lally who died 7 years ago this coming month.  I miss her and think about her when I walk. 
Love for now and ‘till October comes … Gareth & Khola 🐾 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£50

Chick & Margaret

Delighted to sponsor you Gareth!

£35

Sarah Hoddle

Well done Khola, I know you’ve got this, not sure about the old boy though. Do it for your big sister, she was the goodest girl. 🥰🍀🐶

£33

Gareth Corke

£33

Scott Mitchell

Well done lovely man!! Xx

£33

Katherine Bone

£33

Jonathan Daly

Well done Hubby .. A great cause xx

£33

Cardigan

A wonderful start to your journey! Sending huge love and support! Cardigan 💕❤️💕❤️

£25

Tamara

❤️❤️❤️

£25

Sarah Durham

Well done Gareth & Khola. Wish we were nearer to join you. 👣🐾 Great cause! Sarah xx

£20

Annette

Do t forget the poo bags xxx

£20

Jane Spencer-davis

£19

Lorna Pearson-hall

Khola, you need to speak to Gareth about boundaries and consent. I’m sure you love a walk but that’s not the point. Offering your services without your knowledge is questionable. If you need to reach out, Shoelace is here to have a bark and a growl.

£10

Fizz And Betty

Love you both, you’re amazing (as was Lally Loo ❤️). Wish we could join you! Fizz and Bets. xxxx

£10

Kate

Step by step by step... You got this 💕