Please help me to raise much needed money for the RNLI.

On August 20th 2005 I set off with my Dad, my daughter, Hollie, and my dog, Harriet (Harry) to walk the 631 miles of the South West Coastal Path. Hollie was with me for the first week and my Dad to‘ed and fro’ed between me on the route and his home in Burton Joyce throughout the length of my journey. Harry completed all 631 miles, (and more).

Averaging 18 miles a day, we completed the journey in 34 ½ days raising £3,000 for the RNLI.

Last year I had not raised a penny until well onto the route and in fact the total raised was due almost entirely to the efforts of my Dad who single handed ‘managed’ the campaign.

This year I am hoping to re-walk the route in 26 days, averaging 26 miles a day. I will carry all my ‘creature comforts’ on my back, accompanied once again by Harry. However of the greatest sadness to me this year will be that I will not have the support of my Dad. Those who know me will know that he passed away suddenly in April. This year’s walk will take on greater meaning and sentiment as I intend to take on this challenge in his memory and recognition of the immense support he gave no only to me but everything and everyone he became involved with.

This year my goal is to raise £2,600, that’s £100 a day which I would like to go towards the new lifeboat station in Exmouth. One of my oldest friends, Roger Jackson, is an RNLI Crew member based at Exmouth and was also my Dad’s godson, bringing an extra sentiment and purpose to this challenge.

Please sponsor me, in helping me to reach this ambitious target, perhaps you as a family or a business would consider sponsoring a whole day’s worth of walking. Think of my challenge in these terms:

1. I will be ascending the equivalent of Everest, 3 times during my journey.
2. I will walk the equivalent of a marathon every day for 26 days.
3. 631 miles - it’s a flippin long way!

Thank you for every penny you are able to donate, don’t forget the gift aid declaration where appropriate. The RNLI - Train one – save many .