Journey to the Totem and Oceans of Hope

Carol Cotterill is raising money for Oceans of hope uk
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Bike, Hike and Kayaking an island chain · 6 June 2023

Oceans of Hope UK runs sailing events for people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is a chronic condition where the body attacks the brain and nervous system. MS leads to physical, cognitive and emotional challenges many of which are not obvious and are difficult to explain. Oceans of Hope (UK) unites people with MS by working cooperatively in a sailing environment to overcome significant challenges. The events have helped participants to find strength and confidence, reigniting their desire to once again live their lives to the full rather than feeling limited by their disease.

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Here I go again on another of Carol's Crazy Adventures! This time I will be traversing a complete (hopefully) island chain via bike (80 miles), feet (20 miles) and kayak (100 miles). We will be wild camping for 12 nights - carrying all our food and equipment with us. The hiking will not be on nice trails, but clambering, sliding and probably, knowing me, getting muddy as we navigate through pristine forest.

MS is something that has touched me in many ways, with some very dear friends being affected. Ian, Sam and Kate - your strength is amazing and you all make me see what is possible. So surely, I should be able to drag myself through 200 miles in the name of friendship (and utter insanity!!)

As most of my challenge is watery based, I have selected a watery charity to fundraise for. Please help me raise money for Oceans of Hope - a charity that takes sufferers of MS sailing to help them see what is possible.

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