Coast to Coast (191 miles)
Event: Coast to Coast between 09/05/2012 and 23/05/2012
Team Members: Michael Bedford
£2,820.00 raised of £3,000.00 target
36 donations
My Target:
£3,000.00
£2,820.00 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Michael-Bedford
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My story
Many of you may be aware that I have signed up to walk “Coast to Coast” in May 2012. Starting at St Bees on the West coast of England I shall be walking a total of 191 miles to Robins Hood Bay on the East coast ……. With my feet and many ailments, a daunting task!!
I am committed to raising as much money as possible for David Lewis. Our daughter has attended this outstanding school for children with severe disabilities for a number of years so I have personally seen what the dedication and commitment can achieve with these children. The school is currently in desperate need of specialist bikes costing in the region of £3,000 each. These bikes help the children in a number of ways - coordination, and physiotherapy to name but two. Please help me in raising as much money as possible for this exceptional place called David Lewis, help to give these children a brighter future.
I will be giving a regular update on my training process so please come back and check on my progress ……. A giggle if nothing else!!
January 2012
Who's idea was this! in the first week of Jan only managed 15 miles and 1 fitness training session.
Booking a 14 mile high exposure Lake District walk (with guide) for 16/2/12 near Ennerdale Water.
Off to the Far East for 2 weeks so no more updates till February!!
Februry
On the 16 February I went on a 14 mile training walk above Ennerdale Water in the Lake District. I booked this in the comfort of my office and in one of the mildest of Januaries on record. Well we had rain, sleet, snow, wind and sunshine!
March
On the 25 March it was decided to do the Yorkshire 3 Peaks as part of my training. 24 mile over 3 peaks and the aim is to do it in 12 hours or under. My godson and I carried out this feat. He had done it before in 8 hours this time it was 11 hours 55 minutes. It was a very hot day and to say it stretched me was an understatement! See the photos
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May The night before the journey begins! Tomorrow I will catch 3 trains to St Bees on the west coast of England and on Thursday it all begins. The weather is due to do what it does best in the Lake District, rain, rain and rain. Paramo’s at the ready there will be no stopping me!!!!
May 15th
I'm half way there! A brief summary of my progress so far is:
St Bees to Ennerdale- Wet and very windy
Ennerdale to Rothswaite - Wet, windy snow !
Rothswaite to Grasmere - no rain, but boggy
Grasmere to Patterdale - wind, wind, more wind
Grasmere to Shap - Wind, rain, sleet, low cloud - thank goodness the GPS works!
Shap to Kirkby Stephen - Cold, boggy but mainly dry. Martin Greenshields my walking companion from pervious walks set off from KS to meet me but we missed each other - never trust an accountant to organise anything!
I'm in good shape and looking forward to the second half, which is pretty flat by comparison. Robin Hood's Bay, here I come!
My gallery 7
My charity
david lewis
Charity Registration No. 1000392
david lewis is a registered charity providing high quality social. educational and medical care for young people and adults with complex needs, including epilepsy and learning difficulties. We count on the generosity of our supporters, put simply your support helps us to help our people.
Donations 36
Well done! Did it rain every day?
Donation by Us @ 33 on 24/05/12
Well Done!!
Donation by "Quality Valet" Sheffield on 24/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well Done and Good Luck
Donation by Rita & Terry from Cartmel CA, USA on 23/05/12
£5.00
Donation by Michael Bedford on 23/05/12
£10.00
WELL DONE Mikey !!! bet you hum!!! after that put your feet up now and rest those blisters congrats from Jane, Nigel, Ellen and Alexander
Donation by Nigel osborne on 23/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Well done Michael, how are your feet!
Donation by The Walmisleys on 22/05/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Hi Michael, good sport! Hope you reach your target! Best of Luck Alexander
Donation by Raddon GmbH on 16/05/12
£100.00
Good Luck from Paul.
Donation by A1 Precision Engineering on 16/05/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Hi Michael Hope the walk goes well. Myself and all at Greymatter are with you all the way! Best Regards Sean
Donation by Greymatter on 16/05/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Well done Michael, look forward to hearing all about it! Keep going, love the Berries xx
Donation by Paul Berry on 13/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Looking forward to the slideshow at the end! Hope you packed enough plasters
Donation by Chloe Gough on 09/05/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Up the OWLS!!!!!!
Donation by Chris Eggenton on 08/05/12
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Good luck you must be mad
Donation by PAT & ALLEN on 03/05/12
£200.00
+ £50.00 Gift Aid
Good Luck.
Donation by Scattergood & Johnson on 01/05/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good luck, hope the weather's better than last time.
Donation by Mike Cooke on 30/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Good luck Michael!!!! Hope the weather's kind to you.
Donation by Neill Reynolds on 17/04/12
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Yeah yeah daddy. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Donation by SIAN BEDFORD on 08/04/12
£5.00
GOOD LUCK DADDY. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Donation by Jack Bedford on 08/04/12
£5.00
Good Luck!
Donation by Irene on 05/04/12
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Good Luck!
Donation by Carbis Filtration on 02/04/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Very best of luck Michael from all at NatWest Sheffield
Donation by Martin Gorman on 01/04/12
£50.00
Good luck surrogate God Father! You can do it. Hope the weather is kind to you.
Donation by Adam Osborne on 31/03/12
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
Hope the weather stays fine. Sorry I cannot join you.
Donation by Peter on 30/03/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Good luck
Donation by Donald MacDuff on 30/03/12
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Best wishes from all at MTS and Bifold!
Donation by Andrew Revans on 30/03/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Donation summary
- * Online donations£2,820.00
- Offline donations£0.00
- Text donations£0.00
- Total raised£2,820.00
- Gift Aid£648.75
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