I am very pleased to report that during the summer we had a number of events towards our coastline challenge. These included a cycle ride round the Kent coast, a walk along the coast at Aberystwyth, and a group walking 55 miles of the Pembrokeshire coastal path. Here are brief reports for these and some photos.
* Alison Huneke, Ruth Huneke, Immo Huneke, June Chanpoomidole and Eileen Chapman tackled a 2.5 mile walk between Pengraig Draw and Aberystwyth.
* Jonathan Edwards has successfully completed his cycle ride of the Kent coastline, over 2 weekends in July, a total of about 160 miles.
* A brave group of 4 walkers took on 55 miles of very hilly terrain along the Pembrokeshire Coastal path. Well done to Frances Palopoli, Hilary Jones, Giacomo Palopoli and Jan Thompson for keeping going, despite blisters, dodgy knees and general aches and pains to fully complete their planned route. The weather was kind to them, they had some wonderful scenery and wildlife (including seals) to admire, and came across some interesting characters along the way! For the first couple of days they had to carry their food supplies as well as everything else given the remoteness of their accommodation. (see post for the Diary of their trip).
Well done to all the above and many thanks for all the effort that you have put in on our behalf.
So far we have raised a total of £3,600 from the coastline challenge, which for a charity of our size is very important. We are also aware that people taking part in the event have been raising awareness as they go and that too is a very important part of the challenge, as this is a hidden disability.
We still need people to take part in the challenge to try and get the whole coastline covered (the Challenge finishes at the end of March 2011) so please do get in touch with me to see what parts of the coast still need to be walked / cycled / run!
Mark Thompson
Director of Fundraising
(markt@afasic.org.uk 020 7490 9410)
