Supporting Alzheimer’s Research UK:
John O’ Groats to Land’s End
The Twelve Hundred Mile Trek
I’m lacing up my hiking boots again for my next big challenge.
This spring I’m going to hike 1200 miles down the length of Britain, from John O'Groats to Lands End.
The Challenge
Three years ago, my wife Susan died of Alzheimer's, after a long and brutal struggle. I'm passionate about raising awareness and funding for Alzheimer's Research UK, so I'm taking on another challenge:
This spring I’m going to hike 1200 miles down the length of Britain, from John O'Groats to Lands End, to raise money to fight this terrible disease.
The hike will not be easy (particularly at my age!) but I’m determined to do it.
Why It Matters
Every 3 minutes dementia steals a happily ever after. Research is our only chance of changing the ending for people affected by dementia.
Alzheimer’s Research UK is the UK's leading dementia research charity. They exist for a cure.
Your donation helps their scientists and researchers find new ways to diagnose dementia, develop new treatments and find a cure for dementia.
Watch and share their film: https://bit.ly/ARUKForACure
-
South Down's Way
September 2021: in memory of Susan and to raise money and awareness for ARUK I hiked 100 miles along the South Down’s Way in one week.
The first of many adventures! -
Camino de Santiago
In September 2022 I hiked 500 miles from Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port in Southwest France to Santiago de Compostela in Northwest Spain, raising nearly £15,000.
-
Windermere Challenge
In September 2023 I set myself the challenge of hiking around Lake Windermere in Cumbria in under 12 hours. The result: 11 hours 54 minutes, 32 miles walked and £4500 raised.
-
Alzheimer's Research UK
Visit the Alzheimer’s Research UK website to find out more about the important work they do and where your donations go.
