One Cause, Two Challenges: A Journey of Determination

I am gearing up for my next personal challenge: riding from Minehead to the Birmingham NEC for the managers' conference. It’s a significant undertaking—covering over 270km across two days with no specialised gear, just my bike, a backpack, and the stubbornness to keep going until I hit my target.

But this effort is about more than just one person on a bike. It’s about the collective fight against dementia.

This journey runs parallel to an inspiring initiative I am incredibly proud to be part of: a massive charity trek along the breathtaking South West Coast Path, from Land’s End to Lizard Point. This epic endurance challenge united our Branch Managers from Devon, Somerset, and Cornwall, alongside our Senior Leadership team from South West and Wales. We trekked over 70km across two days, driven by one clear mission: to make a meaningful difference in the fight against dementia.

I am honored to have shared the trail with an incredible group of colleagues:

Andy Duckett, Dave Vernon, Tim Bowden, Chris Towell, Steve Haigh, Aled Pillner, Adam Fricker, Kurt Heryet, Mackenzie Hallett, Ollie Ellis, James Millard, Lee Patton, Shannon Lamont Robinson, Mark Foster, Ashleigh Brant, Morgan Chapman, Hayden Goosey, Julian Landry, Anthony Hamblett, Brian Marshall, Carl Mealey, Graham Short, and Ed Humphries.

Dementia devastates lives, but we are committed to fighting back. Our Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset regional branches also held a World Cup Sweepstake to boost our fundraising totals even further.

Every mile covered and every donation made helps fund vital support services and groundbreaking research. Thank you for standing with us.