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So, what is 'The Big 50'? 

'The Big 50 Challenge' is a way of raising money for the amazing St Luke's Hospice [who helped our family at a truly awful time] and also for continuing to remember Stevie, who passed in 2020. 

It would be Stevie's 50th in 2024, so we thought it would be nice to create an opportunity to somehow mark this day, alongside raising money for a much needed organisation. Hence, 'The Big 50 Challenge' was born. 

It is being launched today because a few of us are starting our challenge today: I'm aiming to run 1050 miles over 50 fortnights ... the last mile to be run on his 50th. I will be looking to have 50 of these runs officially timed with 1/5 being medal runs. Different people have mentioned getting involved too, from rowing 50K over 50 fortnights to baking 50 cupcakes and selling them for 50p [and lots in between]. 

We know how hard times are at present, so we are asking for support in anyway you can: from joining in with a challenge [somehow linked to the number 50 ... however tenuous] at any point over this two year time period ... to donating any spare change you may have. Of course, I hope it goes without saying that we will be VERY grateful for any support at any stage ... even a pat on the back/thumbs up along the way. 

Every year [day] the loss of Stevie does not get any easier, helping to raise monies for St Luke's with Stevie's memory acting as a springboard, well ... it helps.  So, ahead of the two year challenge, thank you to everyone who will wish us well, get involved, join in, fundraise alongside us. Whether for Stevie, St Luke's or both ... THANK YOU THANK YOU. :-) 

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