Walking 100km I think I must have had a beer or two too many when I agreed to this. I'm in a team of four who will be walking 100km, around 62 miles, in a maximum of 30 hours (yup, that means non-stop through the night and all) on 14/15 July, along the South Downs. We’ve been out pounding the pavements (and parks, up hill and down dale) every weekend, as well as shifting some serious weights in the gym, in an attempt to prepare ourselves for what will no doubt be one of the most gruelling physical challenges of our lives. And why are we putting ourselves through this? To raise money for the Gurkha Welfare Trust and Oxfam. We are trying to raise a minimum of £1,500, so any sponsorship you could send our way would be gratefully received, not only by us but of course mainly by those that will be helped through the charities we are walking for. For more information on them, please visit www.gwt.org.uk and www.oxfam.co.uk (and see the blurb at the bottom of this post). Thank you so much for taking the time to read about this, and hopefully for sponsoring us. Any amount, no matter how large or small, will help! You can donate online at https://www.bmycharity.com/helenfisher. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Trailwalker UK is a 100km trek across the South Downs of England, starting in Petersfield and ending in Brighton. Teams of 4 have 30 hours to complete the trek and must stay together as a team for the duration of the challenge. Trailwalker tests participant's physical and mental stamina as they walk through the night. More importantly, it is an opportunity to help some of the world’s poorest people. Funds raised from Trailwalker UK are used to support the work of Oxfam and the Gurkha Welfare Trust. Both organisations share a vision – to overcome poverty and suffering. The Gurkha Welfare Trust works in Nepal with ex-Gurkha soldiers and their wider communities. Oxfam also works in Nepal, and in more than 70 other countries worldwide, helping poor communities to build a better future. Following are some examples of the real difference your donation can make: £23 could pay for 10 Oxfam buckets. These save lives. Specially designed to be hygienic, secure and comfortable to carry by hand or by head, they play a vital role in any emergency and beyond. £30 could pay for school dinners for 50 hungry children. £50 could pay to help someone start their own business. The start they need to work their way out of poverty. Baking...weaving...fishing...most importantly, a much-needed regular income. £72 could pay for a day's supply of safe water for 100 people. Every day, more than 25,000 people die from disease caused by contaminated water. Our water filters help to keep people alive. £160 could pay for 500 trees. Planting fruit trees helps poor communities become more self-sufficient. The trees also provide shelter, and help to prevent soil erosion. £460 can repair the roof of a school in Nepal.
