Whats it all about?

UPDATE - Sat 17: All done!

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We made it! Thank-you so so much for all your kindness, support and donations.

Love and appreciate you for being with me every step... I will never forget.

Y'all know who you are...

Duff

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Whats it been all about?

Aswell as the trek of a lifetime (Oct 2025)... I stupidly decided to yomp the equivalent distance from Worcester to Morocco (the tip of the Sahara)..

Well, not literally! I covered the miles locally.

It took me 106 Days all in... Feb 1st to May 17th... 4.3 Million Steps, 72.6 Marathons...

(Now I'm 'walking back'!)

I kept (and still keep) a daily 'mile diary' to keep me honest. Please indulge yourselves in this photo journey!

See Map (s)

Why Acorns?

Acorns is a world famous Children's Hospice, based in the heart of the country (Birmingham & Worcester); catering for severely disabled children, often suffering with life-limiting complications.

- Acorns covers Staffordshire, Shropshire, the West Midlands and beyond.

They not only offer both day-care and residential support, but a respite for parents and other family members too.

The hospice is open to all and crucially funded significantly by charitable donations. They look to help about 1000 children EACH YEAR... and it costs about £13million to 'keep the lights on'...

https://www.acorns.org.uk/what-we-do/our-care/

Acorns and my Niece:

Anyone that knows me has heard me talk about my now 10 year-old Niece, Megan. She's in inspiration to us all and a true story of survival against all odds. Life isn't easy for her, and every day is a struggle. (She's gorgeous, see the pics!)

Since birth Meggy was diagnosed with myriad life limiting and genetic conditions that have affected her development, immune system and overall quality of life. She's literally one in a billion.

Meggy's Page:

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064706317531

Meg is fortunate enough to be loved and supported by Mum, Dad and here brothers and sister - but family life to accomodate her impacts them all in many ways.

- In the background though are supportive places like Acorns; that have been there for many activities, stays, events and family days.

I've personally been blown away what can be achieved by caring and compassionate organisations like Acorns.

Because of all this, I was inspired to set a goal for 2025 of supporting Acorns in my own (and comparatively small way).

Can you help, please?

My personal aim, with your generosity... is to raise £4000 AT LEAST (DONE...Lets do more though) - which is a drop in the bucket to keep Acorns going, but I'm personally honoured and privileged to help Meggy, Acorns and many many children and parents.

Please dig deep and help me to contribute.

(If only for my funny Facebook diary!)

Thanks guys...love ya'all.

Duffman x

I'll be posting updates on here... but also direct to facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/DuffManfromEccy/