I’m incredibly proud to say that, once again, my girls are taking on the Walk4Naomi from Halifax to Blackpool over three days!

Having completed this walk myself several times, I can honestly say it’s no easy challenge for an adult…never mind for a 7 and 11-year-old!

This year’s walk begins on Wednesday 5th August 2026 and finishes on Friday 7th August, covering an average of 20 miles each day. The first day is always full of excitement and determination, but by day two the reality sets in. Waking up with aching legs, throbbing feet and painful blisters is often the hardest part…but they keep going.

This will be Rose and Orla’s third Walk4Naomi, walking in memory of their Aunty Naomi, who sadly they never had the chance to meet.

Naomi was just 19 years old when she was tragically taken from us in a road traffic collision on 10th January 2007. It was a loss that no family should ever have to experience. As parents, you’re never prepared to outlive your child, and the financial burden of arranging a funeral for a child is something no one plans for.

From that heartbreak, the Naomi Cheri Gough Foundation was born. Our aim is to ease some of that unimaginable stress by helping families who suddenly find themselves facing the devastating loss of a child.

The Foundation raises vital funds to contribute towards the funeral costs of any young person under the age of 25 who sadly loses their life on the roads of West Yorkshire. Whatever the circumstances, we’re here to help.

Please help us continue providing this support by sponsoring Rose and Orla as they take on their third Walk4Naomi. Every mile they walk, every blister they endure, every aching muscle and even the occasional tear will help make a real difference to families facing the unimaginable.

I couldn’t be prouder of my girls for choosing to do this, not only to help other families in their darkest moments, but also to ensure that their Aunty Naomi’s memory continues to live on. 🥰❤️