Delia Kennedy, an inspiring almost 80-year old from Cullompton, Devon, is walking 100 miles in support of Refugee Support Devon in August.

Delia, and her travelling companion, a small teddy named TTT, have already clocked up thousands of miles over the last couple of years in support of different causes. We're privileged to be her choice of charity again, this time for the month of August.

Here is what Delia has to say:

So now, it seems suddenly, I find myself in my 80th year!!

My name is Delia and having reached this milestone 'TTT' and I would really like to 'celebrate' our many blessings and walk 100 miles locally in August to support Refugee Support Devon.

To let you know who TTT might be, let me introduce you to my little companion who rides in the pouch on my backpack. He is a very well-travelled little bear particularly in Scotland and in Devon. His main claim to fame however is when he accompanied a trio of cyclists who rode from London to Glasgow to attend COP 26 summit in Glasgow in November 2021.

I had read the book 'Cold Hands, Warm Heart' by Tess Burrows and was so amazed by her story of courage and adventurous determination that I contacted her. Since then we have kept in touch and I wondered if she would take my little companion with her to Glasgow on the back of her bike! What a story he would have to tell! I was delighted when she said she would take him and indeed it was she who named him TTT - Team Together Ted! Hence, I feel very honoured to have him as a little companion on my various fundraising travels.

When we start walking in August we will keep you updated with progress with a 'diary' and a photo or two.

Rupert Blomfield, Refugee Support Devon's Manager, comments:

"We are very pleased that Delia is walking in support of our work in August. We're all in awe of her vast reserves of energy and enthusiasm.

"Refugee Support Devon was set up in 2001. Our vision is for Devon to be a county where people who have had to flee from their homes in other parts of the world can find the protection they need, rebuild their lives in safety and dignity, and achieve their full potential. Please visit our website https://refugeesupportdevon.org.uk/ to find out about all the services we offer."