RAISING money for charity isn’t easy, especially against this
difficult economic backdrop when the temptation is to tighten the purse strings
and say no (albeit kindly).
So far, I’ve raised £42,000 and I thank every single
contributor (individuals through to big financial services companies) for
supporting me in my quest to generate much needed funds for the wonderful
children’s charity Brathay Trust.
My target is £100,000 but it is only a target. Unless a
Richard Branson, a Stephen Hester or Bob Diamond decide to offload a little of their wealth (go
on, I dare you!) I fear I will fall short. But I will have done my best. So,
don’t be too hard on me!
In such hard times, I’ve tried to do things a little differently
with regards to fund raising. The result is my website www.abeautifulgreatbritain.co.uk.
The website is based on my 192 mile Coast to Coast walk last
June – a website that includes my personal diary as I trudged across Britain
from St Bees on the west coast to Robin Hoods Bay. Of course, the walk will appear
like a stroll in the park after running 10 marathons in 10 days this May around
Windermere in the Lake District. But at the time it was tough, exhausting, and
exhilarating, all at the same time.
I took a lot of pictures while traversing the Lake District,
the Yorkshire Dales and the North Yorkshire Moors. Indeed, I took so many I
turned them into a book, which is available via www.abeautifulgreatbritain.co.uk.
All proceeds, of course, will go to Brathay Trust.
Anyway, when you get a chance, take a look at the website.
It might tempt you to do the Coast to Coast (and if so, fantastic, you will
love it). The website includes details of all the places I stayed at (most of
them absolutely magical).
Forty odd miles of running in the last week. Of course it’s
not enough but I’ll be there on the start line in May, come what …. May!
God bless.
Ps: if you know Branson, Hester and Diamond, give them a nudge!
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