Sharon Short

The Short Family Coast to Coast Walk

Fundraising for Duchess Of Kent House Charity

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Update: We made it!

What a great adventure, we would do it all over again!

We had a fabulous time. Met loads of people from all over the world and stayed at some lovely campsites/farms. Views breathtaking.

Ted the dog became a bit of celebrity, especially in his boots, and Lewis kept us going when the going got tough (which it did on occasions) with his singing, happy smile and chocolate!

Thank you for texts/emails and words of encouragement along the way and, of course, your donations.

Peter, Sharon, Lewis & Ted

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Due to many offers of donations from well wishers, Peter has asked me to create a fundraising page for the challenge he has set our family this summer on the 'Coast to Coast' Walk.

We wanted to choose a local charity that has had an impact on our family, friends and acquaintances and something that will continue to help others in the future, hence, 'The Duchess of Kent House', Reading.

Peter, Sharon (me), our 13 year old son Lewis and our 2 year old Springer Spaniel 'Ted' will be trekking 220 miles carrying all our kit on our backs, camping along the way with one or two 'luxury' nights in a B&B or youth hostel. (Unfortunately, our three teenage daughters had other 'commitments'!)

For those of you not familiar with the Coast to Coast Walk, it is a 220 mile walk starting at St Bees, on the west coast of and finishing at , on the east coast. It incorporates three National Parks, the mountains of the , the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors.

Peter has been booking campsites and coordinating this trip since January, ensuring we have all essentials whilst keeping the bags as light as possible. He has even posted Ted's food in advance! (I think I might come back as a dog in my next life!) We have completed several training weekends and are raring to go, so wish us luck - all going to plan, we hope to update this page and add photos along the way so watch this space....

Thank you for taking the time to visit our page, for your support and any donations.

Peter, Sharon, Lewis & Ted

About the charity

Duchess Of Kent House Charity

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RCN 1085912

www.duchessofkenthouse.org.uk

Duchess of Kent House (hospice) has 16 in-patient beds, day therapy facilities (3 days a week), out-patients and a Family Support Service (bereavement), providing palliative (hospice) care for the population of west and central Berkshire. In the last 15 years over 12,000 patients have been treated and cared-for by a team of 50 (full-time equivalent) consultants, nurses, physiotherapists, occupational and speech therapists, admin & site staff, etc. This care continues after death for those relatives who wish it through the FSS. All care is provided free of charge, according to need. As with all parts of the National Health Service there is never enough money to pay for all aspects of what we technically call ‘specialist palliative care’. This is where the independent charity Duchess of Kent House Trust comes in. Since 2002, the Duchess of Kent House Trust (independent charity) has raised £1,500,000 for the unit to pay for the Family Support Service, 2 in-patient beds otherwise not available, the dietician, chaplaincy, psychologist, aromatherapist, and equipment. Please support this local charity caring for local patients and their families. Thank you very much.