I am pleased to say it is all over and I DID IT!

I have never felt so much relief as when I finally saw and then passed the finishing line! I knew it was going to be hard work, but I hadn't really prepared myself for how much it was really going to hurt.

The only things which kept me going were:-

- My daughter, walking with me (not one moan or complaint even though she at the end of the walk would have been up for more than 24 hours. I more than made up for her!)

- Thinking about how I would break the news to everyone who had faith in me before the event and sponsored me!

 

The Lowlights

- Seeing someone receiving treatment for blisters at the two mile mark, ouch!

- Being told the next toilet break area was 'about 10 minutes away' THEY LIED! It actually took 35 minutes

- Twisting me knee at the 6 mile mark and thinking it could all be over

- The last three miles!

 

The Highlights

- The fantastic atmosphere on the night

- People who took the time to come out at 4 in the morning and thank us for doing it

- All the people in fancy dress; which included 4 smurfs, a bride in full dress including train, a troupe of caberet dancers, a pirate and her parrot (yes, another walker dressed as a parrot)

- The drunk party goers at 3 in morning on their way home, egging us all on

- The last 200 yards

 

I have met my personal challenge for taking part and completing the walk, I just want to ask you to help me meet my sponsorship target. I am not far off, so please dip into your pockets and donate to a worthy cause.

St Lukes Hospice are dedicated to providing highly specialised palliative and end of life care for patients who have terminal or life-limiting illnesses. When faced with the reality of coping with a terminal illness, many people say that the fear of having to handle pain and other distressing symptoms, as well as a possible loss of dignity, is what worries them the most. St Lukes support people and their loved ones at this dreadful time

To put this into context, the cost of a bed for one day is £438. So come on, help me and St Lukes, by donating just a bit more!

 

many thanks

Fay

 

Before the event

I must be mad! I am forty this year and decided I wanted take on a personal challenge and give something back to the community. The Himalayan trek or climb up Mount Everest aren't an option, so decided to start off a little smaller!

Anyone who knows me will quickly realise a 13 mile walk (regardless of the time of day or location) is going to be 'a bit of a challenge!'  I have been lucky that my family, although touched by cancer and other illnesses, haven't needed St Lukes Hospice's support. Other families aren't not so fortunate.

http://www.stlukes-hospice.org.uk/

 

Thank you very much for visiting my page and I hope you decide to sponsor me to make the aching muscle's and blisters worthwhile!

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: St Luke's Hospice Plymouth gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

So please sponsor me now!