My story

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Why Living Streets?

Living Streets is a UK-wide charity that works to create safe, attractive and enjoyable streets for people on foot. I believe that the best way to get people thinking about the environment is to start where they live (think global, act local and all that...).

Living Streets does this. I particularly like the work the organisation does in our most deprived communities, which often suffer from the worst local environments (see the videos here for examples of the work they do: http://www.livingstreets.org.uk/our-projects/fitter-for-walking/. My favourite one is from the North West, in Blackburn where I grew up). They then also use this experience to lobby for changes in national policy, so everyone benefits.

(And yes, I do work for Living Streets, but that’s because I’m passionate about what the organisation stands for!)

My challenge

I will do my challenge during National Walking Month in May 2012, as part of the Great British Walking Challenge. I’ve decided it must have an Olympic theme, so I’m going to try to walk a total of 2 marathons in 2 weeks....so that’s a total of 52 miles, which I will aim to complete in the first two weeks of May.

I’m not getting any time off work or anything to complete this, so it’s going to be lots of walking to and from work, lunchtime walking and maybe walking meetings if I can persuade my colleagues!

I will log my miles on the Great British Walking Challenge website, and will also be tweeting about it (including pictures etc.) during the challenge: www.twitter.com/simonbromhead if you want to follow what I’m up to.

How to support me

Please sponsor me – I’m still unsure if this is a crazy idea, so getting sponsorship will make me feel like it’s worth it! Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to Living Streets and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it's the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whist saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thanks for your support!

 

My charity

Living Streets

Living Streets

Charity Registration No. 1108448

Living Streets is here to create better, safer streets where people want to walk. We stand up for pedestrians just like you. We campaign for change that will help cut road deaths and put people first.

Donations 12

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Good luck Simon

Donation by Helen Hanson on 23/05/12

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Nice one Simon- I think next year's NWM challenge should be to walk 4 marathons :)

Donation by Kate Forder on 23/05/12

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Well done Simon! Hope you are enjoying a well earned rest (and eating all those muffins you earned).

Donation by Jennifer Wiles on 22/05/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Go Uncle Simon. I bet I can walk as fast as you!!!!

Donation by Claire, Mark and Holly on 15/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 03/05/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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We're right behind you Simon (on our bikes). Keep up the good work

Donation by JULIA BROMHEAD on 01/05/12

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Let's see how many of the journeys *I* can manage, too! xx

Donation by Joanna Bromhead on 01/05/12

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Hope the weather is kind to you. Keep up the good work, will be thinking about you.

Donation by Jane Bromhead on 01/05/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good effort Simon. Will you be taking Buster with you?

Donation by Keith Powell on 30/04/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Gill Hodges on 30/04/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Get a good rain coat and wellies that fit and don't hop on a bus half way!

Donation by Anonymous on 28/04/12

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You'll never do it. The money's safe.

Donation by Anonymous on 20/04/12

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£195.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£0.00
  • Total raised£195.00
  • Gift Aid£45.00

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