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I'm walking 30 miles in September
I’m walking 30 Miles in September and raising funds for families affected by dementia. I would be grateful for your support.
My lovely dad got vascular dementia after a stroke and is no longer with us. My lovely mum has Alzheimer’s which is deteriorating .
I have been very grateful for the support of Admiral nurses to help me make difficult decisions about their care, needs and behaviour.
An £8 donation could cover the telephone costs of two families seeking support through Dementia UK's free Helpline. £33 could fund an hour with a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse, helping a family with practical solutions and emotional support.
Thank you!
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My Updates
Last walk - I’ve completed the challenge!
Tuesday 30th Sep For my last walk I thought it fitting to walk from my house to mum’s care home for a visit. She was really pleased to see me and we reminisced through photos of her 90th birthday this time last year. Her birthday is this weekend so we will be celebrating with close family. She’s changed a lot in the last year. She’s lost quite a bit of weight so we’ve had to sort through her clothes for ones that fit. Mum can’t remember the different generations of the family and has no clue she has great grandchildren. She is now struggling to remember her grandchildren and cannot understand how they are related to her. But she feels their love and warmth when they visit which gives her an emotional lift even if she doesn’t know why. The club for the elderly she ran for about 10 years before giving up at 83 and which she now attends as a member, is a lost memory.
Penultimate walk
Tuesday 30th Sep Today I forgot My Fitbit so have had to estimate my walk and being cautious I think I did 1.5 miles minimum. Went to our local park where Freddie chased squirrels the whole walk. Beautiful sunshine lighting up the anutumn trees and warm. Share
Windsor half marathon
Sunday 28th Sep Don’t get too excited- it wasn’t me who ran it but my daughter! I just went with the dog to meet her as she went over the finish line. Amazing achievement. Nice 2 mile walk in Windsor great park. Share
Holkham beach walk
Saturday 27th Sep Last morning of our week away in fabulous Norfolk. Sunny and warm for our walk today on the coastal path beach. Dog loved the water, being chased by other dogs and running after his ball. Looking forward to seeing mum later and showing her all the photos. Might trigger some memories. 3.2 miles today Share
Another river walk
Friday 26th Sep Met up with a good friend today and we did a 3.5 mile walk along the river in Downham Market. Lovely to be so close to nature. Saw swans, an egret, cormorants and a kingfisher hiding in the reeds. The dog joined hubby for a run whilst we ladies enjoyed a natter and catch up. Her mum has Alzheimer’s too and so we often swap notes. She has been a great support to me especially over the last couple of years. No-one really understands what it’s like to watch your parent deteriorate in this way unless you’ve lived it. We talked about making memorable moments. Making them feel loved whilst with them that so improves their wellbeing and learning to let go of those days which aren’t so good. Thanks Holly for journeying with me. Share
Local walk Hempton to Fakenham
Friday 26th Sep Today we stayed local and walked from Hempton to Fakenham for market day. Bumped into several dog owners who also rescued spaniels and boxers. Lovely country market and then went on a river walk to wind our way back to Hempton, just yards from our front door. Freddie well behaved in the coffee shop and stayed on lead so no muddy dog today! Did just over 2 miles. Share
Wells next the sea
Wednesday 24th Sep Lovely coastal path walk today in the warm sunshine. Freddie loved running through the woods and managed to get muddy again! Share
Kings Lynn and Marham
Tuesday 23rd Sep I went today to RAF Marham where dad was stationed for a few years at the start of their marriage. Great museum. Then went KingsLynn where we did a walk to include the Minster and the lovely park. Dog got very muddy in a stagnant stream and we washed him off at the hand car wash in the car park! Nice to walk through streets where mum and dad would have walked all those years ago. Did a 3.4 today. Share
Added extra!
Monday 22nd Sep I did another 1.6 miles while waiting for hubby to finish a 7k run. Really lovely day. Share
Walking at Blickley Estate in Norfolk
Monday 22nd Sep Went on a 1.9 mile walk and went a bit wrong so ended up being 3 miles! Never mind it was a great day. Share
Walking in Norfolk
Sunday 21st Sep Did our first walks today. Took the dog to church and walked a mile. Then 2 more in Holt Country Park before a lovely Sunday lunch. Share
Very windy day!
Monday 15th Sep Went for a bigger walk today spurred on by my generous sponsors. Did 3 miles on a dog walk in the autumn sunshine and dodged a few showers. Remembering how sacrificially mum looked after dad and the toll it took on her own health. What carers need most are short breaks from caring responsibilities. To release that weight just for a few hours, to recharge. Share
My record of miles done
Sunday 14th Sep
Thank you to my Sponsors
£100
Dave
£69
Bernie Armstrong
Brilliant result Gill. You will do everyone proud xx
£69
Thomas Family
Good luck with raising money. A fantastic cause!
£50
Gill Coombes
£50
Phil Shell And Alice
Good luck Gill. Xx
£50
Debi Lagor
Go for it Gill. We're all rooting for you.
£35
Sarah
Remembering your lovely dad and thinking and praying for your beautiful mum. Well done for raising money for such an important cause.
£33
Naomi Coombes
So proud of you mama xxx
£33
Ian Coombes
£33
Ben Coombes
Well done mum very proud of you keep going xx
£33
Wendy Holah
All the best for your walk Gill 💕
£33
Michael Reynolds
Loving your updates, especially Fred the dog! Keep going nearly there! Godspeed M & J xx
£33
Silas Armstrong
Proud to support you! X
£33
Elle Munro
I know your darling parents are the inspiration for this wonderful fundraiser you are doing. Wishing you all the best for the walk and may the sun and the Son shine on your steps. Lots of love Elle xxx
£29
Ruth Purchese
Praying for strength and energy and peace you can do it
£20
Graham
Good luck Gill
£20
Beryl
Good luck Gill
£20
David Baggs
Good luck Gill.
£20
Doreen
Good luck Gill
£20
Sylvia
Good luck Gill
£20
Linda Holloway
Well done 💕
£20
Graham Madge
£20
Jackie
Good luck Gill
£20
Geoff And Jean
Well done Gill
£20
David Wells
Wishing you all the luck Gill - an incredible goal for an incredibly worthy cause! Hope we’ll see you soon x
£20
Natalie Oliver
Good luck Gill
£20
Jo Gall
Good Luck - you can do it! X
£20
Zoe Brittain
Such a wonderful cause to support Gill! Sending you so much love and positive vibes! Zoe and Daisy xxx
£19
Aj Watts
£19
Peter Williamson
Good luck and well done taking on the challenge.
£19
Charis
This is beautiful Gill, I hope you enjoy the walk! Will be thinking of you x
£19
Helen Reed
A very worthy cause, Gill. xxx
£15
Fi
£15
Lucy Burnett
What an amazing cause. Wishing you all the best with this Gill. With love from Lucy, Richard, Mila, Olive and Poppy xxx
£10
Leanne Day
Lots of love Gill. Love Leanne x
£10
Pat Flavelle
Well done Gill. Carers are so important and special. Enjoy your walks xxx
£10
Margaret Stanford
Go for it Gill Such a good cause
£10
Mel Ronayne
A charity close to my heart too. Go and smash it honey! Love Mel x
£10
Katharine Feehan
Amazing cause and an amazing achievement Gil go get it! X
£10
Liz Sharpe
What a great thing to do. I wish you a good walk. ❤️🙏
£10
Wendy Gallagher
Good luck Gill x
£5
Such a brilliant cause, so close to my heart. Well done.