My aunt was diagnosed with MS in her 20s and died of it a few weeks ago, aged 78.

She was always very interested in my long walks, so I thought, as I can't go to the funeral, I'd go for a walk and try and raise some money to help in supporting people living with MS and research towards a cure.

20 miles along the Essex coast in "light rain and a fresh breeze" should blow some cobwebs away, anyway.

My employer very kindly does matched giving for employee fundraising, so the first £125 donated will be matched, £1 for £1, by my employer.

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