Michelle Giles

Walk 50 Miles in January 2026

I'm walking 50 Miles in January for Dementia UK

This January, I'm walking 50 Miles and raising funds to help ensure no family faces dementia alone. I'm taking on the challenge for Dementia UK, the specialist dementia nursing charity, and would be grateful for your support.

Your donation, big or small, makes a difference. £33 could fund a new dementia specialist Admiral Nurse to spend an hour helping a family in the community, offering practical solutions and emotional support to cope with their loved one’s distressed behaviour.

Thank you!

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My Updates

23rd January

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19th January

Saturday 24th Jan

Update 18th Jan

Sunday 18th Jan
5.5 miles done this week! Weather awful so tried treadmill which was very boring! Got a couple of walks in this weekend, thanks to Sarah for a lovely walk over the downs! Need to up my game this week - hoping for better weather. 😊

Weekend walk

Sunday 11th Jan
Another opportunity for a walk in Brighton this weekend. 😁

7th January - walk on Brighton beachfront.😊

Thursday 8th Jan

6th Jan - walk into town and home (uphill!)

Wednesday 7th Jan

2 More walks completed

Wednesday 7th Jan
Walked into town yesterday- probably only the 2nd time I have done that since we moved here and the first time I also walked home!! Had a lovely walk on Brighton beachfront this morning - mam really liked brighton so thought about her a lot and even had a little chat! So 5 miles completed yesterday and today. 😊

2nd Walk

Sunday 4th Jan
2.5 mile walk over the Severals common this afternoon, it was cold but beautifully sunny!

First 4 miles completed!

Friday 2nd Jan
Lovely walk around Diddling and took in some of the South Downs Way! I hope the next 46 miles are not quite so hilly!!

In memory of Mam

Wednesday 31st Dec
I am walking 50 miles during January in memory of my Mam, Bernie Ferreira (the lovely lady in my profile photo). She was a loving, caring, warm and fiercely independent woman who was cherished by her family.  She battled physical illness during her life with determination and resilience but could not win the fight against Alzheimers. The world is not quite right without her, we miss her so much. So, I am starting 2026 walking in memory of Mam and to raise money for the fight against Dementia. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£60

Georgina Konings

Well done sis Lots of love Dad &me xxx

£50

Sarah Lucas

Lovely tribute to a wonderful lady, snd a truly good cause. I know you will smash the 50 miles!

£50

Michael Giles

£50

Ann White

You will do your Mam proud. Xx

£50

Michelle Giles

£33

Mary Chibb

Well done Michelle!

£20

Anonymous

£20

Claire Francis

Well done !

£19

Debbie

Well Done Michelle , you’re doing so well ❤️

£10

Susan Howell

Well done Michelle; a great cause

£10

Ali Fordham

Good luck!!!

£10

Judith Allen

Great cause good luck with your walking.

£10

Nina Xx

Well done cuz 😘

£10

Rob Foster

Well done 🥰

£10

Janice Russell

Well done Michelle!! You walked in a lot of rain in memory of your dear Mum!

£10

Steph

Well done Auntie Michelle! Xx

£5

Miranda

Go girl - you got this And what a wonderful cause One step at a time x