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Day 31 LAST DAY
My last walk was a very short walk as we have an Amber weather warning today high winds and heavy rain.
My Goal for March On For March was 160,00 steps that was just over 70 miles. I managed to complete 192,295 steps just over 80 miles. I cant believe how much money has been raised thank you everyone so much. I really hope the money will really help young stroke survivors like myself.
Just say a HUGE thank you to everyone who has sponsored me its fantastic. I have reached £500 which is amazing. I have 7 days left and I'm hoping to smash my 160,000 steps goal.
I have really enjoyed walking all over the Isle of Purbeck down long stretches of beaches, harbour side , along the Southwest Coastal Path, all over Durlston Country Park & National Reserve and Arne to name a few. I have added some photos.
Every year 100,000 people have a stroke and a quarter of these people are under the age of 65. That's 25,000 younger people whose lives are changed in an instant.
Stroke is also the single biggest cause of disability in the UK, but it's not always the visible disabilities that stroke survivors have to contend with, debilitating fatigue, cognitive problems and personality changes can also be a lifelong challenge, preventing them from returning to work or bringing up a young family.
Different Strokes empowers younger survivors to reclaim their lives through active peer support, information and exercise.
Different Strokes also support the wider family to get through challenging times with compassion and understanding.
This is why I am taking on the 'March On' step challenge to raise vital funds to support the work of Different Strokes.