On the 30th May this year, a group of us are trying to raise £1000 by walking The Cotswold Way in aid of Northamptonshire MIND and Teddies for Loving Care.

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🌿 Why we’re walking the Cotswold Way

The Cotswold Way is a 100-mile walk through some of England’s most beautiful countryside and we're walking it not just for the challenge, but for something far more meaningful.

We’re walking for two incredible local charities that are very close to my heart: Northamptonshire MIND and Teddies for Loving Care.

Every mile we walk is a reminder that behind every statistic is a real person — someone struggling, someone grieving, someone hoping for comfort. We want this journey to mean something, and your support will help turn every step into real help for people who need it most.

🥾 The Challenge

The Cotswold Way stretches from Chipping Campden to Bath, climbing rolling hills, crossing open fields, and winding through villages and valleys. It’s beautiful — but it’s also tough. Long days, aching legs, and unpredictable weather are all part of the journey.

But we’re choosing to do it, because so many people don’t get to choose the battles they face. If a few days of physical discomfort from us can help ease someone else’s emotional or physical pain, then every blister is worth it.

💙 Northamptonshire MIND

Northamptonshire MIND supports people experiencing mental health challenges across our local community. They provide vital services such as counselling, crisis support, and safe spaces for people who feel overwhelmed, anxious, isolated or struggling to cope.

Mental health affects one in four of us — often quietly and invisibly. The money we raise will help MIND continue to be there for people when they need it most, offering compassion, understanding, and practical help at a time when everything feels too much.

Your donation could help someone feel heard, supported, and less alone.

🧸 Teddies for Loving Care

Teddies for Loving Care (TLC) provides soft teddy bears to children who have been involved in accidents, medical emergencies or traumatic situations. These teddies are given by emergency services to comfort frightened, injured or distressed children in their darkest moments.

It might sound simple — but a small teddy can bring enormous comfort. It gives a child something to hold, something to focus on, and something that makes them feel safe when everything else feels scary.

The money we raise will help put more teddies into the hands of the police, ambulance and hospital teams who care for children when they need reassurance the most.

The total funds raised will be match-funded and the final total given directly to the charities involved, further boosting your donation.

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