I was originally doing the Worcester Midnight Walk of 5 miles but have transferred to the Worcestershire Way Walk of 31 miles as I do like a challenge and feel that if I am going to ask my family, friends and colleagues to sponsor me - I need to do something that will require a great deal of stamina and determination from me.

2 years ago a dear neighbour and friend died of cancer and it was the never-ending supply of care and support for both her and her family given by St Richard's Hospice staff that made this charity an easy choice to support. After my dad died, mum was a volunteer at the local St Richard's shop and it helped her make a new network of friends whilst supporting their fund-raising.

I haven't walked any fantastic distances for a long time (15 years!) but have recently started doing some regular running. I know that the walk will be tough as I am only just starting to get fitter, but with determination which I have plenty of, and lots of support from family, friends and work colleagues, I know I can do this.

My current motto for Britannia Bennetts, our business, is onwards and upwards - this may be quite literal on the day of the walk - but I know that the funds raised will make a difference to the lives of real people and I just feel that I need to do this.

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