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Gary Speakman

Walk 62 Miles in October

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I'm walking 62 Miles in October

I’m walking 62 Miles in October to raise funds for Dementia UK.

I have a very close family member who was diagnosed with Dementia a year ago, she is now 62.

So the number is relevant and symbolic to our family, but chosen by this Dementia charity because it represents 2 miles a day during October.

I hope that my family member will join me on some of the walks, including areas relevant to her throughout her life to date, so an added benefit.

Please support if you can. All donations welcome as we look to help families affected by dementia to get the specialist help and advice they need. 

Thank you!

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Day 12

Sunday 12th Oct
Trying to shake off a disappointing day for Wigan sport by planning a walk for today. Really pleased with my progress so far on this challenge with 39 miles completed in 11 days.  That excludes my “normal steps”. Onwards!!! 

Market Bosworth

Wednesday 8th Oct
My very own Battle of Bosworth! How to fit two walks into a packed itinerary for our Caledonian Board Away Day???

I shouldnt have been concerned because the immediate area is stunning and conjusive to walks. 

One walk in the evening and then one walk the following morning, both around 2.5 miles centred on the Country Park. 

Day 4 …. Will it ever stop raining

Saturday 4th Oct
Im not complaining (too much) but I hadnt banked on the first four days of October being so wet and windy 🤦‍♂️ ☔️ 💨 

A challenge it is though, so I havent made excuses and pointed to having a month to complete the 62 miles. Instead I am treating it literally as a minimum of 2 miles each and every day and that the 2 miles minimum should comprise individual walks. And that is what I have done. 5 walks totalling  18 miles (thanks Strava) and a further 2 miles in usual steps etc. 20 miles in total. A pleasing start. 

Day 2

Thursday 2nd Oct
Finished day 1 with a second, longer, walk of 6 miles, so a healthy 10 miles in the day.

Busy today day 2, with grandparenting in the morning and a business event all afternoon. But Im determined to cover at least 2 miles in one walk every day (in addition to normal steps), so I ignored the rain (again) and did just that early evening. Really glad I made the effort. 

Day 1. Up and ….. walking.

Wednesday 1st Oct
Solo walk to kick things off, in pretty lousy weather. 3.5 miles is a solid start. I want to walk at least that every day, more than the 2 miles a day, 62 miles in the month, challenge.

Thank you to my Sponsors

£100

John Baughn

Good luck mate , great cause

£50

Eileen Vizard

£50

Tony Welsby

Great cause Gary. Many families have to deal with this terrible illness. Well done!

£50

Nigel Finch

Well done Gary, great cause

£50

Malcolm Davies

£50

Ian

Such a worthy cause Good luck Gary

£50

Keith Roughley

Great cause, good luck

£50

Paul And Jan

Amazing cause that is close to our hearts! Well done

£50

Tina Speakman

❤️

£50

Stuart & Gill Kohler

Well done Gary!! Great effort in a great cause!

£33

Matthew Peet

Good luck Gary Matt Becca and the girls

£30

Mikel Moran

Good luck with the challenge Gary,for a very good cause

£30

Mike & Karen

Good Luck Gary x

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Jennifer Halliwell

Great going

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Chris Rooney

Hope the wind is blowing the right way for you!

£25

Francesca Melling

Hope the waterproof holds out! Very proud of you x

£20

Andy Higgins

Well done Gary, keep going! From Andy, Gill, Daniel & Sophie

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Karen Watts

A great cause Gary and good luck with the challenge! 💜

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Aa-s

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Mike Gregory

Well done mate 👏👏

£15

Tony Brown

£10

Mandy & Tim

Good luck Gary

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Andrew Baxter

Good luck Gary

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Anonymous

£10

Clive & Julie

Good luck with the cause Gary !

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Sikander Ali

Good luck Gary

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Mark Pouncey

£10

Andrea Wood

£5

Steve Peet

Well done Gary a very worthwhile cause 👏