Richard Thornton

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

Got my Badge for finishing!! 💪🏼👍🏼

Saturday 31st Jan

My Final walk done today that’s me done my 50 Miles!! 💪🏼🫶🏻🙏🏼

Saturday 17th Jan
You won’t believe it every day has been horrible weather Snow, Frost, Blizzard”s but today was beautiful the Sun was out and was really good. I have really enjoyed getting out and about for a great cause and raising money for Dementia uk.

Another walk done cold one again -2 🥶

Friday 16th Jan
Nice wee walk done today helps clear the Head, Got 4 Miles left to do till I hit that Target!! 🎯 💪🏼🙏🏼

A bit of a bigger walk today 8 Miles done so that’s 42 Miles in total!! 🙏🏼

Monday 12th Jan
On the Final stretch now keep on pushing till the end!! 🙌🏼💪🏼👊🏼

Just 2 Mile today weather was really crappy got soaked!! ⛈️☔️

Sunday 11th Jan

Another wee cheeky one done before Dinner.

Saturday 10th Jan
That’s 7 Miles done today so that takes it up to 32 Miles in Total getting there still a fair bit to go!! 🏃🏻‍♂️💪🏼👍🏼

4 Miles done today !

Saturday 10th Jan
Lovely day to be out and about. 🏃🏻‍♂️🤙🏼

That’s just over 25 Miles done half way there!! 🙏🏼👍🏼

Wednesday 7th Jan
Lovely day today but again very cold nothing a warm shower won’t fix!! 🥶🙌🏼👍🏼

Bigger walk today 10 Miles done. 🏃🏻‍♂️💪🏼👍🏼

Monday 5th Jan
Another Freezing day but soon warm up!! 🥶

Cold Morning walk today 🥶

Sunday 4th Jan
Another 5 Miles done. 👍🏼

First Family walk !! 💪🏼👍🏼

Friday 2nd Jan
First walk just over 5 Miles done.

Thank you to my Sponsors

£50

Matt, Jessie, Jillian And Susan Xx

We’re all massively proud of you Rich, a great challenge for a great man ❤️

£50

Christina Thornton

Well done for taking the challenge, it means a lot to us both. You can do it son. Xx

£33

Iain Keir-rawlings

You’re doing a great thing mate and I know you’ll be a massive support to your dad ❤️

£30

Auntie Ann

Good luck x

£25

Elaine Bland

I’m thinking of you all .. Good luck with the walk Richard and if I was close by I would keep you company on some of your walks. Sending love xxxx

£25

Lesley

£20

Margaret Mclaren

£20

J Sturrock

Well done, Richard - you’re a star!

£20

Dorothy Denham

£20

Martin Haldane

Good luck Richie all the best with the walk you’ll smash it!

£20

Alison Smith

All the best for the walk for such a good cause xx

£20

Barbara S

£20

Sandra Butchart

£20

Mitch

Good luck Ritchie, you'll kill it easy. My family and I's thoughts and best wishes are with you, your family and your dad.

£20

Douglas Mcclure

All the best, you’ll smash that 50 miles

£20

Richard Nelson

£20

Sarah Thomson

Sorry to hear about your dad. Sending you lots of love and positivity. Good luck with your challenge!

£20

Andy

All the best

£19

Simon Lewis

£15

Caroline And Pete

Well done to you all.

£15

Al, Laura And Mac

£10

Marion H

£10

Adele

Good luck, I'm sure you'll smash it!

£10

Tommy Moyes

Thinking of you mate

£10

Piotr G

£10

Nancy Kent

Good luck with all your fundraising.

£10

Yasemin

£10

Calum Skene

Sorry to hear about your old man. Best of luck mate

£5

Sandra Stevenson