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Walking 70km in April for Bowel Cancer UK

In 2016 I lost my 32 year old son to bowel cancer. He would have been 40 years old this year. In his memory, and to mark my 70th birthday, I have set myself this challenge. I will walk every day in April to achieve a minimum of 70km by the end of the month.

Bowel Cancer UK is the UK's leading bowel cancer charity and we're determined to save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer.

I’m taking part in ActiveApril and raising money to help save lives and improve the quality of life of everyone affected by bowel cancer. The money I raise will help to provide support and information to patients and their families, fund and support research into bowel cancer and support campaigns for early diagnosis and best treatment and care for all.

Bowel cancer is the UK's second biggest cancer killer with more than 16,500 people dying annually of a disease that is preventable, treatable and curable.

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May 1st

Wednesday 1st May

My official trophy!

Final Day

Tuesday 30th Apr

I started this challenge with a target of 70km in a month and to raise £250.00 in Peter’s memory. I wasn’t convinced I’d achieve it but Helen encouraged and helped me to get started and now it’s the last day of April. I’ve walked 162km which is about 100 miles and more importantly raised over £1200.00. Typically today was rather drizzly so I went back to one of my firsts walks and discovered the swan still sitting on her eggs but now with rhododendrons and wild garlic out. We’ve got such beautiful walks around us. Once again a massive thank you to everyone who has sponsored and encouraged me.

Chilly

Saturday 27th Apr

Not sure what’s happened to our April ‘heatwave’ but it stopped raining so managed another 7km .

Interesting to read an article from the ‘Bowel babe’ campaign also urging people of any age to be aware of the symptoms of Bowel Cancer and get any changes checked.

Thanks again everyone.

Two huge milestones

Monday 22nd Apr

I am totally amazed!

Today I’ve managed to achieve my second challenge of walking 110 km (70 for my age plus 40 for Peter) and, thanks to all your generous donations, over £1100.00 for Bowel Cancer UK. Wow!

Thank you so much.

Now to keep on walking. How far can I get in this last week?

Dry weather!

Thursday 18th Apr

I have been so lucky with the weather avoiding the downpours so far! Already I’m up to 90km and finding that I can walk different routes most days . Great fun!

Longest walk so far has been 9.8 km and I’m finding that I want to get to a 10km walk. Maybe?

70km

Sunday 14th Apr

A beautiful day for a walk in the Sirhowy Valley and the 9.8km means that I have achieved my original goal of 70km.

I have been so amazed and encouraged by all of the generous donations and good wishes that I’m now going to try and complete an extra 40km representing Peter’s age.

Since Peter died, I have been a volunteer with Bowel Cancer UK and I know that the money raised will make such a difference to the research projects, support for patients and awareness raising in the wider community.

Thank you again.

Sunny Day

Friday 12th Apr

Today was definitely a 'feelgood 'day!

Babies and Toddlers this morning.

Adult group chocolate quiz.

Beautiful 9km walk along the River Taff.

All in glorious sunshine.

50km completed

Day 10

Wednesday 10th Apr

Reached 40k today despite the rain! Hoping for some dry days over the weekend

Day 8

Monday 8th Apr

Week one completed and 33k walked.It’s been so good to be joined by family this week as we have visited some beautiful places without getting too wet! Onward to week 2

Thank you to all who have donated so far.

Thank you to my Sponsors

£1.25k

Anonymous

£215

Friends At Moriah Baptist Church

£115

Friends In The Bassaleg Community

£100

Tina And Martin

Well done Jayne we are following your every step. Love Tina and Martin

£70

Anonymous

£50

Anonymous

£50

Sue Wilson

Good luck with the walking Jane!

£40

Sarah & The Sellarses

£40

Hannah Symes & Susan Rowe

Keep up the walking, Jane. From Susan Rowe & Hannah Symes

£30

Roger And Imelda Wood

Well done Jane and good luck with the walking.

£30

Louise Rowe

Good luck Jane - I know you can do it - sending all my love ❤️❤️❤️

£25

Sian, Alun, Menna And Owen Jones X

Well done Jane! Fantastic effort and a great cause. You are amazing! 🤩 x

£25

Sheila Parker

Well done Jane and all the best for the rest of the month. Sheila x

£25

Jane Shatford

Supporting you all the way Jane!

£20

Kate & Bob Markham

What an incredible achievement. Many congratulations xxx

£20

Helen Gillingham

Brilliant effort Jane!

£20

Catherine Williams

Praying that God blesses you as you seek to bless others through this challenge xx

£20

Christine Thomas

Well done Jane. A very worthwhile charity in memory of Peter. Chris & Neil Thomas

£20

Matthew Wood

£20

Richard Cleaves

Well done Jane!!

£20

Jean Matthews

Pleasure to support you Jane. Such a worthy cause. Love Jean xx

£20

Sharon Ahern

£20

Pete & Gaye Symes

One step at a time for a great cause, Jane

£20

Pamela

£20

Chris Powell

Well done, Jane - you're an inspiration as you work ... and walk in aid of such a good cause. Remember Veggie Tales and "Keep Walking!"

£20

Susan Gee

£20

Linda Harrison

Such a good cause

£20

Anne Carlyle

£20

Claire Griffiths

Well done Jane 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻. Such a kind person, always willing to help others x

£20

David Mcmillan

£20

Jane Reynolds

£20

Glenys Evans

Thank you for your incouragement. Well done. Love Glenys

£20

Jane Reynolds

£20

Caroline Jenkins (wood)

Well done and good luck for the rest of your walks!

£20

Lynda Phillips

£20

Friends In Broad Haven

£20

Beverly Waters

Well done Jane! An amazing achievement

£20

Craig Gardiner

£20

Cathleen Magaw

Sending lots of love

£20

Laura Toomer

£20

Nick & Bev

£15

Gen Gamwell

Amazing achievement, well done

£10

Liz Evans Braun

Good luck Jayne. X

£10

Elaine Nicholas

Well done Jane! xx

£10

Steph Harborne

£10

Gareth Walters

Well done Jayne, keep going 😊

£10

Jane Boulton

Well done, Jane. Xx

£10

Angela Drummond

Sending much love. x

£10

Rebecca Hoskins

Well done Helen - good to spread this important message x

£10

Gavin And Ruth

Well done Jane xx

£10

Mary Taylor

£10

Paula Brown

Donating in memory of Peter.

£10

June Iles

Well done Jane you are in my prayers such a very worthy cause good luck 🙏 xxx

£10

Sally-anne

Well done Jane

£10

Marie Saunders

£10

Kaye Mundy

£10

Karen John

Well done! From the John family in Broad Haven Baptist x

£10

Louisa Wilson

Well done Jane

£9

Sian Waite

£9

Natalie Williams

£9

Tara

Well done Jane! Hope the rain stops for you! X

£6

Rebecca Wilson

Great charity and great effort!

£5

Lydia Peebles

Well done Mrs Reynolds ~ Lydia Peebles x

£5

Michelle Bell

Good luck Jane

£5

Anonymous

£5

Lisa Gage

£5

Alex Stewart

£5

Sara Webb

£5

Fiona Jones

Good luck Jane. x

Jane Reynolds

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May 1st

Final Day

Chilly

Two huge milestones

Dry weather!

70km

Sunny Day

Day 10

Day 8

Thank you to my Sponsors

Anonymous

Friends At Moriah Baptist Church

Friends In The Bassaleg Community

Tina And Martin

Anonymous

Anonymous

Sue Wilson

Sarah & The Sellarses

Hannah Symes & Susan Rowe

Roger And Imelda Wood

Louise Rowe

Sian, Alun, Menna And Owen Jones X

Sheila Parker

Jane Shatford

Kate & Bob Markham

Helen Gillingham

Catherine Williams

Christine Thomas

Matthew Wood

Richard Cleaves

Jean Matthews

Sharon Ahern

Pete & Gaye Symes

Pamela

Chris Powell

Susan Gee

Linda Harrison

Anne Carlyle

Claire Griffiths

David Mcmillan

Jane Reynolds

Glenys Evans

Jane Reynolds

Caroline Jenkins (wood)

Lynda Phillips

Friends In Broad Haven

Beverly Waters

Craig Gardiner

Cathleen Magaw

Laura Toomer

Nick & Bev

Gen Gamwell

Liz Evans Braun

Elaine Nicholas

Steph Harborne

Gareth Walters

Jane Boulton

Angela Drummond

Rebecca Hoskins

Gavin And Ruth

Mary Taylor

Paula Brown

June Iles

Sally-anne

Marie Saunders

Kaye Mundy

Karen John