The back story:

Keith and Helen Wilberforce are members of Holmfirth Support Group and long-term volunteers with The Kirkwood. Last year Keith was doing a sponsored walk for The Kirkwood which was interrupted when Helen had a heart attack. She had a triple bypass. Since then they have decided to celebrate her recovery by doing a joint long-distance fundraising walk for The Kirkwood. They have chosen the Kirklees Way - 74 miles around Kirklees with The Kirkwood at its heart. They are currently training and exploring the walk in readiness for their event in September - 14th - 22nd. 74 also links to Helen’s birthday which she will actually celebrate during the walk. They would love individuals, families, businesses and groups to get involved in The Kirkwood 74 campaign which is going to run alongside. Medals will be available for every individual or team who takes part and helps to raise some funds. We so appreciate every single contribution to help The Kirkwood carry on Supporting Life across Kirklees.

When does it take place:

The challenge runs for 74 days from Wednesday 10th July and finishes on the last day of Helen and Keith's Kirklees Way walk on Sunday 22nd September.

How you can join in:

There are so many ways to join in!

1. You can create your own 74 challenge - You could do 74 of your own miles – every day or in just 3 days, 74 sheep sheared or fish caught, or create a fundraising event with the theme of 74… literally anything during the summer and get sponsored for The Kirkwood by creating your own fundraising page (start fundraising button). See our facebook page for more information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/428219866571733/

2. You can simply sponsor Helen and Keith – a link which is found on The Kirkwood 74 Facebook Group page.

3. You can join Helen and Keith on all 9 days or for any one of the days of The Kirklees Way walk which is from the 14th September – 22nd September. Event details are also found in the Facebook Group page.