Last year I challenged myself by climbing 12 Munro’s in 24 hours ( Only managed 11 but I did walk 32 odd miles in 18 hours ) ...this year I decided to take on the TGO challenge a coast to coast walk across Scotland. On May the 11th I will begin at Eileen Donan castle  before crossing Scotland unsupported via my own route back to Montrose. I will walk roughly 180 miles through some of Scotland’s beautiful remote countryside. It should take me about 12 or so days. 

Why have I spent the last few years dedicating my time and energy to Alzheimer Scotland you may ask?! Well quite simply my family has lost someone very special from dementia and I feel compelled to help others going through it. Dementia is such a cruel illness and caring for everyone connected with dementia requires every last penny. 

Including sales of my calendars and challenges together you have helped me raise nearly £6000 and if I can reach another £500 completing this challenge I will be very pleased. I don't want to be one of those friends that is constantly asking for support in charity work but I do feel dementia is a condition that effects everyone and it is only going to get worse as the worlds population ages. Hopefully a cure is not too far away but until then charities like Alzheimer Scotland really need our support big time.

If you have got to this paragraph... I thank you for reading my story. I look forward to the challenge and if you would like to donate through JustGiving it is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. 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.

Thank you, Dave