1000 Miles More Awareness

What's the challenge?

To complete 1000 Miles out of my home, in my powered Wheelchair by the 1st of July 2026.

Why?

Simply; I think we still need 1000 Miles More Awareness of ME/CFS.

Getting to the local shops, library, or train station can be very difficult in a wheelchair, often having to go a very long way around to get to the same place as a walker. When you have little to no energy this can be really off putting. Even making the transfer from Bed to Wheelchair can be too much.

When I was able to walk, I used to think most places were accessible: how wrong I was. I used to cross the road where I liked, as curbs didn’t matter and I’d take short cuts across grass without even thinking. This is just not possible in a wheelchair even in a powered wheelchair.

Whilst I complete my 1000 Miles, I will also be blogging about the journeys I am taking and the challenges I am facing. This is to raise awareness of specific access issues and also to shine a light on ME/CFS and the difficult choices you need to make when deciding where to spend your energy.

Some places are excellent for accessibility and I will visit and mention these in my blog as I go through this challenge. I will also include poor access places and talk about what makes these so difficult in a wheelchair.

Who is this all for?

Me, just kidding, But I like a challenge and I need a little push to get up and go sometimes.

It's for ME Association, all funds raised will be donated directly to them, so they can continue to raise awareness of ME/CFS in a way one person alone could never achieve.

What's the aim?

To Raise £1 for every mile, so £1000 by the 1st of July.

How to Donate?

Here at just givinging

Want to Join in?

I would love people to join me on my rolls, or to suggest places to try, or just generally get in touch. I have set up a group on band called RollingForwardWithME if you wish to be added to this group so you can chat directly, please email: rollingforwardwithme@gmail.com

If you would like to follow my progress please visit my website at https://www.rollingforwardwithme.co.uk/blogging-it/1000-miles

Please help us to support people with ME and their families.

ME (Myalgic Encephalopathy), or Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, blights the lives of 250,000 people in UK today. The smallest exertion can floor them; their joints and muscles ache unbearably; restful sleep eludes them; and ‘brain fog’ clouds their thinking. It changes lives drastically – disrupting study; making work impossible; and straining family relations to breaking point. Many sufferers cannot leave their homes. There is no known cure.

Please help us to help them.