Jay & Otis dog

Nationwide Walk 50K in September 26

My Activity Tracking

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My target 50 kms

Walk 50K in September

I’m taking part in this challenge to support The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. They ensure The Royal Marsden’s world-leading nurses, doctors and research teams can provide the very best care and develop life-saving treatments, which are used across the UK and around the world.

By donating to my page, you’re helping to make a significant difference to the lives of cancer patients and their loved ones. Please support me today.

My Achievements

Received First Donation

Added Blog Post

Has Created Team Page

Self Donated

Reached Fitness Target

Uploaded Profile Pic

Has Shared Fundraising Page

Received 10 Donations

Received 5 Donations

Reached 50% of Fundraising Target

Reached Goal

My Updates

The cotswold way 19/9/26

Monday 21st Sep
The biggest walk of the challenge, 17.9K from Chipping Campden to Stanton along the beautiful Cotswold Way. Massive thanks to my friend Angela for being patient when I didnt know the way (not just on the walk!)

Walk 3

Saturday 12th Sep
Up and up and up we went. Still technically in Nailsworth here . Heading towards woodchester vineyards

Walk3

Saturday 12th Sep
We set off for Selsey common this morning.  Hiking up from shortwood we climbed what seemed like forever. The fruity vineyards of woodchester were a slight distraction from the every increasing incline. The trek between woodchester and Selsey meant walking through some pretty spritely lambs. Otis dog wasn't too sure about them and was glad to leave them behind. We were grateful to reach Selsey common and stopped for a well earned snack and rest. That was a very tough and hilly 6k. After gazing across to the Bristol channel and neighbouring Wales, we took a slightly less rural route home. Walking down the steep hills was challenging on my legs but we were soon on the cycle bath behind the old mills and home, well, I  say soon, just under 4 hours walking all in all. Total mileage, 12.89k. Big thanks to Nationwide for a paid day off today to do this fundraising walk and of course to the amazing staff at the Royal Marsden 😀 

Walk 1

Saturday 5th Sep

Today was supposed to be a planning day for our 50K challenge, but the beautiful September sunshine got the better of us and we do love a bit of spontaneity.  We walked from Shortwood, through Nailsworth, Minchinhampton and on to Rodborough where we treated ourselves to some Winstone’s Ice-cream before making the return journey home.  Fluffy the co pilot told me when we needed our little rests on bits of shaded grass,  but we plodded on for just over 3hours.  We are weary and of course there were hills (Stroud district)  and some blisters acquired.  I’m very proud of me and the fluffy one and in awe of the brave people battling with cancer and the tireless staff at the Royal Marsden who care for them.

Warming up

Sunday 12th Jul
Little practice walk in the evening sun today.

Fluffy and me are on a mission

Friday 10th Jul

Why I'm Fundraising for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity 

Me and my fluffy dog are  proud to be supporting The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, helping to fund life-saving cancer research that will improve the lives of patients today and in the future. 

The charity supports world-leading clinicians and researchers at The Royal Marsden, funding pioneering research, state-of-the-art technology, and innovative treatments. Their work helps diagnose cancer earlier and develop more effective, personalised treatments tailored to each individual's needs. 

Every donation, no matter the size, helps drive breakthroughs that bring hope to people affected by cancer. Thank you for supporting my fundraising journey and helping to make a difference. 

Together, we can help create a future where more cancers are diagnosed earlier and treated more successfully. 💙🎗️ 

 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£40

Luke Tomlinson

£30

Dan Webb

£30

Lindsay Hoyle

£25

Raymond Tomlinson

£20

Maddie Cole

Go Jay and Otis 🐶🧡

£20

Rakesh

Well done Jay and Otis for supporting an amazing cause.

£20

Angela Shaw

Fantastic well done Jay & Otis 👍🩷🩷👏Xx

£10

Julie Tomlinson

£10

Jan Runham

Good luck. Don’t forget the plasters! Xxx

£10

Zoë I

Go for it, Jay and Otis, you’ve got this, one step at a time 🧡🤗

£10

Ben Bywater

Wishing you peace in every step :)

£10

Angela Lee

Enjoy walking for a great cause. Good luck.

£10

Anonymous

£10

Tina Ashby

I hope all goes well on the day. Good Luck.

£10

Jo Alexander

Well done Jay and Otis! Hope you enjoyed your super hike for such a great cause. Jo xx

£5

Lesley Mackinnon

Nowhere to go and nothing to do - one step in front of another - after all you have 6 feeet to help! Go for it Jay and Otis xxx