On 25th/26th May this mad rebellious drama queen will be swopping heels and handbag for walking boots and rucksack to attempt to walk (continuously over night) 100km (that's 62 miles) in the London2Brighton Challenge alongside my Sisterz with Blisterz for Help 4 Heroes.

My reasons?
Because no one really believes I can do it - love those home comforts way too much!
For my kids
To inspire the young people I work with as a Guidance Adviser and for all of the young people I have helped over the years to go into the forces
and because I can!

Why Help 4 Heroes?
My granddad, a hero, returned from WWI.  My uncle, a hero, never returned from WWII
My own hero, my son, will be reporting for duty on the other side of the world, whilst I am walking
My youngest son, a possible hero I never got to know, would have been celebrating his birthday on that day

But I have another reason why -

In November 2009 my son and his friends met at my home before they made the journey to Royal Wootton Bassett for the repatriation of one of their own. 

They were so young.

They stood in silence waiting to leave and the grief of the departure of youth filled the moment. The bonding of the very essence of life an unspoken connection between them. That moment has stayed with me....

Because they were so young.

Their friend was a hero who never returned. A hero who will stay young.

But many more do come back and we should remember that they are so young.

So this is for the lads, the lasses, the friends and the families of all those who swore to protect their Queen and country. For all of the heroes.... my way to say thank you.

 

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