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Sarah Pointon

Weʼve raised £870 to help fund the purchase of a wood in memory of Puck

: Kent
: In memory
: Funded on Friday, 31st August 2018

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On Saturday 12th May, I will be walking 45 km in aid of Puck's Promise. Puck was the first-born son of my cousin, Jo and her husband Matt, a longed-for baby who tragically died a few hours after birth, on the 16th March 2017.

Jo and Matt set up Puck's Promise to raise money to purchase woodland for the use of bereaved families and the nurses of Southampton Neo-Natal Unit. It is hoped that Puck's woodland will provide a place for them to relax and remember. A chance to heal through nature.

Recent training walks have not only strengthened my muscles and resolve, but raised my awareness of the ways in which nature provides space for reflection and rejuvenation.

Please will you consider sponsoring me and supporting this very special cause, which is so close to my heart. Thank you.

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7 months ago
Sarah Pointon
7 months ago
We did it! Rain and pain dominated the walk, but the stunning South Downs scenery, my amazing walking companions and Puck's indomitable spirit helped me through. There were moments around 20 km when I thought I might not be able to make it, but your words of encouragement and fantastic sponsorship spurred me on. Thank you for all your support and I will let you know in due course how your contributions have helped Puck's Wood to grow and heal. With love and thanks, Sarah x
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7 months ago
Sarah Pointon
7 months ago
Wow! Thank you all so much! I am overwhelmed by your generosity and support! Just a quick update: our final training walk was about 30 km and took us along the Greensand Way, from Westerham to Plaxtol and then back to Ightham. It was a beautiful day and the woods were swathed in bluebells. No blisters at the end thankfully, but an painful twinge of sciatica has been worrying me over the past week. I am very grateful for your words of encouragement which, alongside your sponsorship, mean so much to me and this special cause. Hope I can make it!
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Page last updated on: 5/23/2018 7:50 PM

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31

jacqueline bowen
May 23, 2018
Pain in perspective. Well done for fighting through for such a worthy cause, Sarah x
£10.00
Catherine Fleet
May 16, 2018
Well done for achieving so much for something so special - hopefully you are all feeling rested now!! Xx
£10.00
Sally Patterson
May 14, 2018
Well done to my cousin, Naomi, and good luck to you all in achieving your goal for the wonderful woodland.
£10.00
Madelaine Verchere
May 14, 2018
Congratulations on a monumental hike! Great cause, nature is a wonderful thing :)
£10.00
Richard Wayne
May 14, 2018
Fantastic effort by all of you and an amazing thing to raise money for. Good luck with the woodland. It will be a very special place. X
£30.00
Naomi Rickard
May 14, 2018
It was great walking with you Sarah - you were a complete star, obviously in pain, but kept a smile on your face the whole way through. Well done and what a great cause! xx
£30.00
The Walkers xx
May 13, 2018
Well done Sarah!
£20.00