Thank you for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page, in memory of Liz MacKean. At 52, Liz died after a stroke. She received first-class care at the William Drummond Unit at St George's Hospital, Tooting, South London. This is a specialised stroke unit, and the expertise and patient support are second to none. 

My elder sister Liz was a brilliant person - a devoted mother, wife, daughter and sister. Liz was also a journalist through and through, of the highest integrity, probity and courage. Not only a tenacious story-teller, Liz loved people. And that shows. Putting people at ease, politicians, thought-leaders, and victims - who felt they had been failed or ignored. She really cared about those who placed such trust in her – and it drove her to dig and dig at the truth. She won seven awards for her outstanding journalism. Liz touched the lives of so many – many we’ll never know.

I am wild-camping the length of Wales with Liz's two teenage children, Alex and Will, for eight days in May to raise funds for the acute care of stroke victims. This was land Liz loved. Using tarps, maps and compass, straying off path where necessary, this fund-raising hike is an expedition - and we will begin in Snowdonia, journeying mostly on foot through Wales to the Gower, where Liz and her family have spent much time. Friends and family can meet us along the way, walk with us for a section, or cheer us on.

Donating through this JustGiving page - to support the charity behind the William Drummond ward at St George's Hospital is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity. 

**Celebrating Liz Walk in Wales update: **

PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE FROM MAY to JULY (GCSE scare!) 

At last I can share the dates and options for joining us: Thursday 26th July - Saturday 28th July.
The plan is for an acclimatisation walk on Thursday. On the Friday, Snowdon ascent (Pyg track route). On Saturday:

Options to meet:
Thursday 26th July - 2.30pm: Aberglaslyn Gorge and Llyn Dinas
Start: Beddgelert. End: Beddgelert.
Distance: 8km.
Time: 3-4 hours. (Terrain: Riverside paths and mountain tracks. one steep descent)
Meet point: Gelert's Grave.

Friday 27th July:
Mount Snowdon ascent.
Start: 7.45am
Duration: 5-6 hours.
Meet point: at Pen y Pass car park, head to the left of the main café building and meet beyond the gate, marked as the Pyg Track.

Saturday 28th July: Nantlle Ridge (Weather permitting)
Start: 9am.
Length: 8 miles; 5-6 hours
Meet point: Rhyd-Ddu (on the A4085 Beddgelert to Caernarfon road.)
Finish: Cors y Llyn
Terrain: Steep climb to start then narrow ridges with a little mild scrambling.

(Please get in touch if you're interested in joining Alex, Will and I for one, two or all three Snowdonia walks).

Other meet point at the end of our trip: two days in the Gower Coast:

Monday 30th July - Rhossili
Start at 2pm
Distance: 5-mile (8km) circular route.
Start: Rhossili National Trust visitor centre – grid ref: SS415879 – OS Landranger map 159

Tuesday 31st July - Three Cliffs Bay - mix of life and beach with tides - Langland Bay - Swansea, via Mumbles Head, Caswell Bay, Brandy Cove and Pwlldu bay.
Meet point: tbc (according to tide).
Start time 9.30

More detail to follow: we'd love you to join us for one or more of these walking options.
Do get in touch,
Mags