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Joanna Azavedo-Parker

Walk 30 Miles in September 2026

Help me reach my goal of £550

Join the Facebook group for Walk 30 miles in September challenge.

30 miles for Dementia UK

Hi! 

I am doing this to be doing something proactive when I am unable to do anything to help my Mum who is living with Dementia.  I lose a little of her every time I see her. It's like her dying over and over.  I hate that she can't recall so much and is so confused and distressed much of the time when not reassured of her surroundings etc. 

I am not a fit person and am also obese, so walking 30 miles is something that will test me, especially as I intend to do this on top of any usual daily walking.  

Thank you for looking at the link and for reading this.  If you decide to support me and the cause, then another thank you! 

I have started it today (as it's nearly September!) and walked 1.75miles today. 

God bless#

Joanna

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My Updates

4.14 miles and a race against the clock

Sunday 6th Sep
today walked with Jana from Brambridge to Shawford and was too worried about falling into the Itchen at several spots on the way, to spend too much time looking around, although we did stop to chat to some sheep on the way.  Pitstop at The Bridge pub for some refreshment and the chat got carried away so we had to race back (as much as "race" was possible for me) because the cars would have been locked in at the Garden Centre if we hadn't made it by 5pm.  So with the Holy Spirit in the soles of my sore feet and also in my aching legs, we made it by 4.45pm.   No time for pictures but this from is apt.  I did do better than I thought I could. Thank you Jesus. 

Thank you also to more donations.  I've got to hit £1500 now.....too close not to.

a stroll and a possible death wish x 2

Saturday 5th Sep
today being Saturday, and having arranged a coffee and cake outing for some church friends, I decided to walk.  The sun was shine and the Garden Society is not far away. Approximately 1.2ish miles to be precise depending on the route.  I took my life in my hands probably more than twice on the short stretch without pathway, when numerous cars in a hurry and one not so hurried horse and carriage went past.   Yes I was praying as I walked, because....well why not.  Some of the time I was singing but the cars kept interrupting me because I had to say thank you each time one didn't hit me!!  Lovely morning though. Thank you God.

Ickle increment to 1.2 miles

Wednesday 2nd Sep
managed to get out again at lunch time and beat any rain clouds with a half hour walk of just over a mile.  Had it been that horrid drizzly rain that came later, I might not have been so keen amidst the windy wind but fortunately the weather was in my favour. 

Lunchtime Launch

Tuesday 1st Sep
It's not unusual to go for a walk at lunch except if you are me, who usually clocks out for 30 mins and works through.  I love my job and am reluctant to upset the flow, but today I did upset it.  I launched the one mile walk which only takes me 30 mins, and no doubt that will reduce as I progress, given I am getting better at this walking malarkey.   One mile today.....maybe two by the end of the week.  You never know!!

Exbury Gardens and 2.6 miles

Monday 31st Aug
What a lovely few hours at Exbury Gardens in the New Forest. Sun shining, lots of bubbly clouds in the sky and a gorgeous wind to keep me cool. God is good!

Fundraising

Sunday 30th Aug
I started with a target of £175 and inched it up to £350 and then £550, and look where we are now!! £1004.00.  I am overwhelmed with the support this cause has had, not to mention me.  Thank you each and every one of you. 

walk numero three

Saturday 29th Aug
Just round the block really. 1.39 miles. It's enough for me at the moment. Managed to dodge the rain too.  More support coming in. Thank you so much lovely people whom I am privileged to know. 

out and about again

Thursday 27th Aug
my maths is appalling so you will have to check I am adding up correctly, but last night's walk was 1.66 miles.  My legs are not happy, particularly my left one, so this walking business isn't the easy peasy business it could be, but with every step, I am doing it for Mum. She is the one living in a world she doesn't know.  I thank God that she does know Him and can dwell in His arms eventually.  

My first stint

Monday 24th Aug
Monday 24th August whilst not September yet I have made a start and walked 1.75 miles this evening. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£60

Paul Habgood

£50

Marianne Wanstall

Good luck! Excellent cause x

£50

Steve And Cinty

Keeping you, your sisters and your mum in our prayers. Go girl!!!

£40

Philomena

Good Luck

£33

Jana Murray

£33

Annette Purcell

Hi Joanna, Best of luck with the walk for such an important cause. You can do this! Love Annette x

£33

Catherine

What an amazing cause! Wishing you all the best. X

£30

Karen Atkins

£30

Pauline Grant

Well done for putting the effort in

£25

Sarah Doughty

£25

Angie Lawrence

Great cause - needs all the support it can get

£25

Glyn And Bernadette

Dearest Joanna, All the very best for this special and worthwhile challenge, with loads of love from G&b

£25

Jim & Diana

Take heart Joanna - every step counts.

£25

Mark

£25

Joan Leith

£20

Tina Boulton

£20

Jane Crowe

£20

Lucy Webb

A cause close to our hearts... Good luck with the walk. Love the Webbs xx

£20

Kate Concannon

£20

Anonymous

£20

Margaret Haben

£20

Dorcas Annoh

£20

Nina

Well done Joanna x

£20

Emma Boyes

Well done Jo for taking on this challenge for such a deserving cause. I know you'll smash it - good luck.

£20

Joanna Azavedo-parker

£20

Dominic Mackrill

What a lovely thing to do, good luck and thank you for your efforts.

£20

Carla Whitty

£20

Dawn

All the best with the challenge

£19

Dominic D'souza

Good luck Joanna and God Bless

£19

Sarah Boyd

Good luck Joanna!

£19

Charlie

Good luck with your walk!! It’s very inspiring and I know you’ll smash it!

£19

Tanya Batiste

£17

Clare Martin

Good luck Joanna.

£15

Debbie Nelson

Good luck Joanna, great cause

£15

Martin C

Go Juanita!

£15

Graham Tuck

£15

Pixie

Lovely challenge, I hope the weather stays kind for you x

£15

Rin

Wishing you the best of luck with the challenge Joanna x

£15

Hannah Beacom

£15

Amanda Stallard

Good luck xx

£10

Darren Alderton

£10

Sarah Coates Evans

£10

Sabrina Ness

£10

Olly Wood

£10

Anonymous

Well done Joanna, from your friend at KCC church

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Carole Cording

£10

Maire Xx

Good luck with your walk!

£10

Amanda Dance

£10

Clarissa Blignaut

Good luck, and what great charity to support.

£10

Joanne Cassar

£10

Patricia Baggott

£10

Ray Bryant

Good luck Joanna - I know you'll do it And, of course, great cause )))

£10

Jen Lee

Good luck Joanna xx

£10

Amanda Wakely

£10

Sarah Douglas

£10

Anonymous

Good luck Joanna. Wishing you all the best

£10

Angela Taylor

Good luck Joanna - a great cause , happy to join you on one of your September walks for a bit of moral support . Angela

£10

Lou Murray

£10

Lucy Mccorkindale

£10

Alison Doig

£10

Vickie Fear

Good luck Joanna, so sorry your mum and your family are going through this.x

£10

Nicholas Parker

All the best Joanna - keep on walking!

£10

Liz H

A great effort Joanna - good luck!

£10

Teri Bull

You know you can do it! A great cause, very close to my heart with both of my parents suffering this cruel disease.

£10

Dorothy Hoh

Good luck Joanna! Such a great cause! Wishing you all the best with the 30 miles! Hope it all goes smoothly xx

£10

Camilla Montgomery

Good luck! Good cause

£10

Claire Dinnage

£10

Dawn E

Good Luck! Great charity!

£10

Surinder Taak

You are doing an amazing job !

£10

Rebecca Altman

Amazing, you can do it!

£10

Andrew Grandfield

£10

Bobby Chahal

well done Joanna .

£8

Petra

£5

Anonymous

All the Best Joanna xx

£5

Anonymous

Keep going, you got this! God bless

£5

Anonymous

Good luck Joanna!

£5

Debbie Bourne

£5

Ziyad Thomas

£5

Lewis Goold

Wishing you all the best and well done for supporting such a great cause!

£5

Oxana Waite

Good luck with the challenge! It is a great course, and I know you will do wonderfully.

£5

Amber Rowland

£5

Abi Ley

£5

Yacklin Panza

£5

Lisa

Good Luck Joanna!

£5

Anonymous

£5

Surinder Taak