Barry Smith

Ultra Challenge 2023 full challenge continuous Eastbourne - Arundel

Fundraising for St Wilfrid's Hospice (Eastbourne) Ltd
£4,634
raised of £595 target
by 251 supporters
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In memory of John Harris
The Ultra Challenge series is the UKs no.1 series in endurance events, and each challenge is open to all experience levels. Will you take on an Ultra this year and raise vital funds for local hospice care?

Story

As many of you are aware I am a postman so my day to day life is mostly spent walking ,This is my first ever charity walk and most days I average 8 miles , So when I decided I wanted to do a fundraise walk I knew it had to be something that would challenge me and also that would make you dig deep into your pockets,. While we’re talking money I just would like to say I know times are tough right now so this walk isn’t until September 2-3 rd so you have plenty of time to donate if things might get easier for you over the coming months .
It’s not going to be easy by any means and I will be doing lots of training to build up my stamina and will be going on several smaller walks 3/4 times a week and every month I plan to do a allday walk but every step I take I will be doing in memory of my brother ‘John ‘ who sadly passed away last October at St Wilfred’s .

I am fundraising for St Wilfred’s Eastbourne because from the moment I walked through the doors and smelt the wonderful flowers , The kindness of everyone in that building , The way they looked after my brother with so much dignity it was very special , They enabled the family to spend time with John in such sad times , .We were welcomed anytime day or night , So I want to raise as much as I can for anyone that has to go through these awful circumstances themselves or with a family member because they truly are the hero’s !

I am doing the Eastbourne to Arundel continuous walk which is 62 miles /100km

So from the bottom of my heart thank you for reading and an even bigger thank you for donating to this amazing charity ! 

You will be forever missed John but we will always keep your memory alive


About the campaign

The Ultra Challenge series is the UKs no.1 series in endurance events, and each challenge is open to all experience levels. Will you take on an Ultra this year and raise vital funds for local hospice care?

About the charity

St Wilfrid's Hospice is a local charity providing skilled and compassionate care and treatment for all patients and their families with complex needs as they near the end of life. St Wilfrid’s Hospice serves a population of around 230,000 living in Eastbourne, Polegate, Pevensey, Seaford, Hailsham, Heathfield, Uckfield and everywhere in between. For more information, visit www.stwhospice.org

Donation summary

Total raised
£4,633.50
+ £761.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£4,633.50
Offline donations
£0.00

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