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October is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year my sister and I are once again taking on a walking challenge to support both physical and mental wellbeing. 🚶♀️🍂
Last year, we challenged ourselves to complete 120 miles throughout October, and we're pleased to say we smashed it! 💪
This year, we're raising the bar and aiming for 140 miles in 31 days – that's roughly 10,000 steps every day throughout October. 👟✨
We'll be completing the challenge while raising money for HEART UK – The Cholesterol Charity through their 10,000 Step Challenge 2026. ❤️ Every step we take will help support the fantastic work they do in raising awareness and supporting people affected by cholesterol and heart health conditions.
To make the challenge even more meaningful, we're also committing to a no alcohol and no chocolate month throughout October. 🍷❌🍫❌ Alongside completing 140 miles, we'll be giving up both for 31 days and putting our determination to the test while raising money for HEART UK – The Cholesterol Charity and supporting Mental Health Awareness Month. 💪❤️
Of course, we won't be doing it alone! 🐶 Our French Bulldog Blue will be joining us on plenty of our walks and helping to keep us motivated along the way. Expect lots of photos of muddy paws, autumn walks and a very happy dog! 🍂🐾
Walking has always been great for our mental wellbeing. It gives us time to clear our minds, switch off from busy days, get outdoors and spend quality time together. 💚
So, here's to:
👣 140 miles
🐶 One enthusiastic French Bulldog
💚 Supporting Mental Health Awareness Month
❤️ Raising money for HEART UK
🍷❌ 31 days alcohol-free
🍫❌ 31 days chocolate-free
🍂 31 days of fresh air, determination and lots of steps
We'll be sharing our progress throughout October and would love your support along the way.
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