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100KM for Rita

Laurie Newman is raising money for Leukaemia UK
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Jurassic Coast Challenge 2025 · 17 May 2025 to 18 May 2025 ·

Our mission is to bring together the leukaemia community so we can find and fund the life-changing research that matters most. Together we can stop leukaemia devastating lives through research, awareness and advocacy.

Story

On May 17th I'll be lacing up my boots to walk 100KM in 24 hours for my nan who died suddenly of Leukaemia in 2018. Although time has propelled me forward I still continue to miss her love, warm energy and (let's be honest) her knock out crumble every day! Having a challenge like this keeps her at the forefront of my mind and in my heart – no matter how fast time keeps moving. Cancer is cruel and it's a far too familiar story across so many families – not just mine.

This isn't the first time I've walked over 100KM for Rita. But this time I'm setting a challenge of smashing this ultra within 24 hours. Walking tirelessly through the night over some seriously gruelling hills along the Jurassic coast – this will be the hardest mental and physical challenge yet!

If you can spare a penny or a pound I'd be eternally grateful. As will my toenails when they find out what I'm setting them up for again!

For Rita, I'll love you forever and you are worth loosing my toenails for over and over again x

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£1,957.69
+ £460.00 Gift Aid
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