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Our Challenge

Starting on September 2nd, Diesel (my dog) and I embarked on an exciting challenge: to virtually complete the 874-mile journey from Land's End to John O' Groats! While we won't physically traverse the UK, we'll be covering every single mile, of the 874miles, in our local area and beyond.

We anticipate this challenge will take between 150 and 160 days, aiming to finish in 155 days by geenerally walking seven days a week (although some days will have reduced distance due to prior commitments). However, whether it takes a bit more or less time, we're committed to completing it, one step at a time. We'll be walking more than our usual daily routine, and while Diesel will join me for most of the distance, I may need to complete some parts on my own to achieve our goal.

We're raising funds for OUSET (The Open University Students Educational Trust), a cause close to my heart as a proud member of the Board of Trustees. Your support will directly assist OU students in need.

Every donation counts and will make a difference. Follow along as Diesel and I continueon this journey, and please consider donating to this wonderful cause!

Keep track of our progress on our the website

https://www.end2endvirtualwalkies.org.uk/

The Charity

We're raising awareness and funds for The Open University Students Educational Trust, otherwise known as OUSET.

In a nutshell, OUSET changes lives for the better helping students to complete their studies and access the brilliant benefits higher education provides.

OUSET provides vital support for Open University students who can't receive funding anywhere else to continue their studies by, supporting students with paying module fees and by assisting with costs relating to study for example travel, IT equipment or set books.

Without OUSET, Open University students in severe financial hardship would fall through the net and likely be unable to ever complete their qualification.

The Open University Students Educational Trust is a charity established by the OU Students Association. Its Board of Trustees is chaired by the immediate past president of the Students Association and is mostly made up of student trustees.

OUSET relies on donations and legacies to provide funding to support its charitable aims.

OUSET and the students it benefits are always grateful for the support received from OU students, staff and friends, and any kind donations are sincerely appreciated.