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START

The event will start at 10.30am, Friday 4th November 2022, with a 1 mile stroll, from The Car Park, Landseer Park, Landseer Road, Ipswich (opposite Holbrook Road).

I have Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis 28 years after first diagnosis, and am driven to give back to the community where I can. As I can still just about hobble about, with two walking sticks and a splint (for drop foot), this is how I can best get involved, so I am going to hobble 300 miles over a period of 12-14 months (hopefully)!

At the start of this walk, I will have hobbled 700 miles, so this walk will also take me to 1000 miles overall.

I have been involved in two live actions of the EAAA during my career as a Police Officer, as the first officer at the scene, and have been impressed beyond belief by the speed and professionalism of everyone involved.

56 miles completed after a difficult winter weather period. I have hobbled on 50% of the days available since the start, and hope to increase this ratio significantly over the next few weeks.

As of 26/6, 117 miles completed.

THE WINTER BREAK -175 MILES

An extended weather break has kept me off the road for some time, and I am left with 125 Miles to do to complete the challenge.

THE RESTART

The restart of the hobble looks set for the morning of 31/01/2024. No fanfares or press, just get out of the car, hobble 1 mile and get back in the car!

THE ONGOING SAGA NEARLY 2/3 OF THE DISTANCE

I am now approaching the 2/3 milestone, as the weather, and opportunity to get out safely for a hobble improve.

Thank you to the corporate sponsors

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