In January last year I was diagnosed with Follicular Lymphoma (cancer of the lymphatic system). Having been a Navy Clearance Diver since the age of 17, I have always prided myself as being fit and healthy, I never thought for one moment that something like this would hit me so suddenly and at what I term an early age 54.

Unfortunately, this indiscriminate disease is likely to affect every single one of us either directly or indirectly at some point in our lives. Despite losing my dad to the disease in Feb 2009, I’ll be totally honest, I knew very little about cancer and even less about the options of treatment until that day I got told by the consultant that I had it. Having completed an intense stint of chemotherapy over a six month period, what I can now say, is that if it wasn’t for Cancer Research and the amazing work they do, or indeed the people that donate to it, I wouldn’t be here now and be in the privileged position to help people like you and me, in the future who unfortunately may require the benefit of their services.

My intention is to walk the South West Coast Path in aid of Cancer Research UK, from Minehead in Somerset to Poole in Dorset, a total of 630 miles, climbing a total height of 114,931ft, almost four times the height of Everest. My aim is to set off on the 4th May 17, and continue until I finish. I am not setting any target time as I’m unsure how my fitness will hold out, but aim to complete it in around 50-55 days! I will be wild camping for the majority of it, but may take in the odd B&B en-route for a dhobi and to literally recharge the mobile battery. I have already completed the final leg from Weymouth to Poole, 55 miles during Easter Leave due to the accessibility of the Lulworth Ranges. If anyone out there would like to join me on any leg of the route then please let me know, it would be good to have some friendly company.

This quest obviously means a great deal to me personally and I would like to thank all of you in advance who pledge to support me during my walk and ultimately Cancer Research UK.

Thanks again for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page

Tim.

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