Valerie Brown

October Dog Walking Challenge 2025

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I'm taking on the October Dog Walking Challenge

I’m walking 75 miles with my dog this October and raising funds for families affected by dementia. I would be grateful for your support. My mum was eventually diagnosed the day after her 80th and died 2 weeks later, my dad was diagnosed 6 months after her death. I have also lost my aunt and uncle to this cruel disease. For me the worst part is not knowing what you are going into every day and it really does take a major toll on your mental health so anything that helps i'd be forever grateful.

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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75 miles completed

Sunday 19th Oct
19 days in and we have completed our 75 miles...ended the way it started in pouring rain but with a lovely stroll along the clyde through the cuningar loop. So many trails to follow that i got lost but the dog managed to lead us back to the carpark.

Might even increase my mile challenge 💪

Day 15

Wednesday 15th Oct
Thankfully the weather seems to be playing nice this week and we've had lovely walks with fresh foggy mornings which i love. 15 days in and we have 14 miles left to meet the target 💪might even up it but all depends on my dad and any issues that crop up so for now we'll race toward the 75 and see what happens after .

Day 13

Monday 13th Oct
So...after storm amy, some minor disasters with the dog (attacked by an out of control frenchie),almost drowning trying to get her ball from the river calder (had to drag her onto a log and up a bank) so yeah we both came home like drowned rats  and some absolutely crap weather, we're still powering through and in only 12 days have hit 50 miles. This morning' s walk was uber stressful as she decided it's open season on squirrels !!! However finally got her bandana on and i'm confident we'll have hit the target by this time next week (barring any more disasters) 

Day 1 round 1

Wednesday 1st Oct
Pouring rain.....yep of course
2.5 miles this morning and decided we would wander off the beaten track in the fields....down to deer territory, stupid move, was like a bog, had to climb downed trees, smacked in the face with branches then mutt decided it was time to race the deer.....15 minutes she disappeared for racing about and quite honestly i think she stopped after 5 nano seconds and spent the rest of the time rolling in god knows what!!! She is honking...we found a toad, picked 3 snails and a slug off her and as for ticks??? Well i am pretty sure there will be a few on her cos they LOVE her...coupled with being attacked by those damn black flies the entire time it was the walk from hell. Where are the cold dry crisp mornings??? Not taking her out tonight as i have tina the musical so we'll have a big explore tomorrow ....weather permitting lol

Thank you to my Sponsors

£50

Stephen Yates

£50

Isobel Castelli

Valerie your amazing. All the best raising a lot of money for this great charity. Go girl go..lots of love Isobel xx

£33

Wb

Very proud of you

£30

Amanda Small

£25

Catherine Varney

Good luck, Valerie!

£20

Valerie Brown

£20

Pamela Stevenson

£20

David Brown

All the best valerie

£20

Claire Munday

£20

The Brocks X

Well done deary x

£20

Tricia Gray

£20

Elizabeth & Raymond Henderson

Good luck Valerie & for an amazing worthwhile cause. All the best Liz & Raymie. Xx

£19

Fiona Brown

Woohooo good luck!!

£10

Louise Mcculloch

Well done you xx

£10

Tracy Coulter

Good luck Mrs. You’ll smash it I’m sure.

£10

Sandra Allardyce

Good Luck Val ! You can do it💙

£10

Karen

Hard to do in this weather Valerie but I’m sure you will complete it. Sending love to your dad 🩵

£10

Emma Small

£10

Gerry Weatherall

Gaun yersel Val.

£10

Auntie H.

Go on, make it 100 miles! 💜

£10

Pauline Clark

Good luck Val, great cause!

£10

Marianne

Good Luck Val

£10

Beth Burgess

Well done! A great cause ❤️

£10

Fiona Myles Gray

Proud of you!

£10

Sophie Mcpherson

£8

Stacy Steven

Goodluck

£5

Davina

Good luck Val :) xx