I am fundraising for Pancreatic Cancer UK.
My beautiful wife Mandy was taken from her children, myself, her family and friends far too early in life. She was diagnosed with terminal Pancreatic Cancer after overcoming several years of other medical conditions. Seven months from the day of diagnosis the shining beacon of our lives was gone. She had so much to live for and was starting to really enjoy life again.My donations could fund...
112 hours with a nurse on our Support Line
or
50 hours of early diagnosis research
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My Updates
Day 7 Doldrums
Not good today sorry to say. Left leg beggining to swell up. Aches a few miles in to walk. Going to give it another day at least as so close to border. Feel fine otherwise but each day leg feels worse at end. Aches in night too so not getting true rest. I tip my hat to those that do these things regularly and complete what they started. Never say never though. A few paracetamol may work wonders. Sorry if this news lets you down. I myself feel I will let all down if I dont complete the challenge. Share
Day 5
Had great day today. Thirty plus miles done. Just soth of Crossgates about 6 miles from Forth Road Bridge. Going to meet Les at Petrol Station in Queensferry. Then by pass Edinburgh City and set up for hour or two at Dreghorn area to promote the event. Then pick up south east of Edinburgh back on to south route.
Day 3 and 4
Didnt post yesterday but had really good day. Dalwhinnie to Pitlochry. Had army friend walk with me for several miles. Well. Force marched me really😂
End of day 2.
Good and baf day today. Completed the 25mile to Dalwhinnie with lighter pack. Will admit to it being tough. Last section of A9 realised had to go BACK on myself in excess of 4 mile. So. Hold my hand up to being offered lift for about 3 of them and caving. It was the mental factor of thinking it was just off A9 and I admit bad checking of route. Will sort that out for tomorrow. Happy to see donations going up. Thank you to all. Share
Day Two
Change to running order. Big pack too much to even think of getting back alive let alone on time. Now stripped down to more managable long walk pack. Accommodation at end of day till Les gets here. Feeling good and raring to go again today. Dalwhinnie next stop. Keep pushing it to friends etc. Donations level is really looking good. Thank you all so very much. Share
First day done.
That is the first day done. Thirty two miles from Bogbain (Inverness) to Avaimore Premier Inn. Little bit of help from sister taking my pack after 26 ish miles onward to Inn. Still walked last 7+miles to it. Quite happy with today and thank you all so much for your donations. Big or small. They ALL matter.
Two days to go
Well it is nearly here. Flying to Inverness tomorrow. Not good with flying and heights. Which leads me to consider doing a bunjee jump at Killecrankie if a certain target is reached. Not the sort of thing I would even consider doing. For a good cause though it has to be worth it. So. To reach my new target would be great. For me to take on an activity that makes me go cold thinking about it though. It has to be £4000. Video and or photographic evidence will be given.
Not long now.
Well it getting closer. Prepping done as best I can. Bound to have forgotten something. Just deal with that when it happens. Keen to get started now. Have raised my target as original one passed already. Thank you very much for all donations. Seeing that target reached so early has given me a tremendous boost. Will be messagibg on here and facebook my progress as I go.
Trial walk
I completed a trial walk of 4.5 miles today. From my house to Teston Cricket Club for practice. The google map had it at 1hr 30 mins walking. I did it in 1hr 15 reasonably comfortably, with weighted back pack. Not full weight I admit but it was just to guage what pace I should be looking at. One or two more before I start and do adjustments to pack etc. Feeling confident and looking forward to the challenge. Share
Thank you
Thank you to all who have donated already. I did not want to set the target too high. It has been reached and I have not even started the walk. Fantastic. Thank you.
Thank you
I will try and send thanks for all donations. If I miss any out please forgive me. Do know though that every donation is gratefully accepted and I thank every one now for any kindness given. I am going to give the challenge my best effort. I may not make my set deadline. I am determined to complete the distance though. I am sure Mandy will let me know if she is upset about me missing her birthday. If that happens 🤔 ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Vivienne Fraser
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Pauline Callaghan
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Anonymous
I’m so sorry to hear about your sad loss but what an excellent thing you are doing in her memory. My Dad is currently battling pancreatic cancer so I make this donation in Mandy and my Dads name. Wishing you all the best on this journey, and your future x
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Anonymous
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Stuart Burnham
Well done Gilly
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Susan Holcombe
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Tony Pearson
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Thomson
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Keith Carpenter
Hope my directions were ok and you didn’t get lost! Respect for what you are doing Keith
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Heather Ward
Hi Stuart, I met you in Aviemore, you asked where the Premier Inn was. Your generous personality touched me and now I know why you’ve been doing this I feel humbled but glad I exchanged a few words with you. Be proud. X
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Peter And Jenny Gilchrist
Well done, excellent effort. We are sure Mandy would gave been proud. Peter and Jenny
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Mark Sulley
Very well done stuart
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Patrick Locke
Great work Gilly, proud to know you me old son ! REgards.
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Nigel Tyler
Come on Stuart, another 25 of those when your back in Kent
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Chris Cutler
What a fantastic idea to do this, hope you meet lots of great people on the way!
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Anita Pemberton-hall
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Beth Spelman
Very good luck Stuart. I look forward to following your blog. Such a brave and noble thing to do. Please accept my condolences too on the loss of your beautiful wife.
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Joseph Edwards
Keep going Stuart!
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Jan & Mo
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Tony Mcnichol
Hi Stuart, pleasure meeting you this morning.. keep up the good work and good luck on completing your amazing challenge
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Philippa Calver-hilton
Completely understand
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Naoimh Edmans
Happy walking! Youre doing an amazing job x
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Hazel Robin
Well done Stuart x
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Samantha Workman
Good luck Stuart
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Debbie Jarman
What a challenge, take care and wishing you the best of luck x
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Lesley & Reg
Met you at the Scottish Border yesterday Stuart. Great cause and very best of luck with the rest of the journey.
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Edward Jinks
Keep up the good work, Stuart. You've done incredibly well to reach England so now it's downhill all the way to Maidstone!
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Gail Cook
Good luck on your epic walk for a great cause. Lovely to bump into you on the Scottish border stop.
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Margaret Gordon
Donation from Aunty Margaret and Uncle Donnie. Well done Stuart
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Angela Collis
Such a good cause. Well done Stuart.
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Simon Warren
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Annabel Matthews
Jeff told me about your walk and why you are doing it All the very best and glad to hear you are getting some help with carrying the pack!
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David Gill
Very nice talking to you this morning as you completed the Forth Road Bridge! Stay safe!
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Paula Bovingdon
Good Luck, met you on the Tonbridge Road and you made me jump! Enjoy your walk
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Mandy Springett
Keep going your doing a great job. Good luck.xx
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Sonny Matthews
Good Luck from Sonny ,Lisa, Liam & Owen
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Heather Mcnamee
Well done so far Stuart! Good luck for the rest of your journey 👊
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Steadfast
500 miles... I've swum further underwater... Keep your pecker up and your feet dry, see you back in Blighty...
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Jenny And Dave Whitehouse
good luck with the rest of your journey, what a achievement and for such a worthwhile charity. Dave, Jen and the 3 amigos. Pitlochry YH
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Charlie & Karena
Great work mate keep going!! At least your not under fire on this tab!! Look after your feet and they will carry you home!!
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Catherine Vincent
Thank you!
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Elaine Jones
You fantastic man. All the very best to you and yours.
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Mandy Jamieson
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Eve Allen
It's amazing what you are achieving, take it all in and keep a diary. Love from the Allen's xx
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Joanne Brunger
Amazing what you’re doing Stuart. Keep up the good work! xx
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Rae And Colin Gilchrist
Amazing Achievement Already Stuart !! Good luck with the rest of the miles. Stay safe 😘 Xx
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Elise Shrosbree
Good luck stay strong you can do this x
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Tayla Harris
Lovely thing to do in memory of Mandy! Well done Stuart - amazing! X
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Helen Stewart
Good luck Stuart.
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Simon Davey
An amazing effort for an amazing cause. Keep strong Stuart.
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Sian Hayton
👏
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Bob Angel
I don’t know many of Teston CC yet due to our own issues over the last 2 years but I think your efforts are commendable and wish you luck.
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Dawn Kitching
Good luck.
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Janine Graham
Best of luck on your journey Stuart. Myself & Craig (sat beside you for dinner at the premier Inn) both wish you all the best. Your story touched us both, we have both lost someone to cancerl
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Anonymous
Well done mate
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David Silk
You have all the Merv Hughes qualities can you do the Pub/Cricket Speaker ! I told you I would do it and I did !! Best of luck and will power from Ryan and I ! Stay strong and focused !!
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Gisella Milligan
Good luck Stuart
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Martin Hubbard
All the best big man. Great cause and well done!
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Matt Fairway
Good luck Stu, remember to drink some Irn-Bru for that extra boost!🏴
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Eleasa Nutley
All the best Stuart, I know you will do this 😊
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Vicki And Rachael
Good luck mate wishing you all the best love Vicki and Rachael xx
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Hayley Naylor
Mandy will be with you every step of the way, your amazing!!! Safe journey ❤️ 💪🏼 Lots of love Hayley, Jack & Jesse xx
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Carole Emmerton
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Jerry Snaith
Monumental journey Stuart, we wish you all the best, Jerry, Jo and Abbie
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Lyn Watts ? Xx
🤩 Good luck Stuart this is such an amazing thing your doing all the very best xx
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Wendy Turbine
All the best Stuart , keep safe and well ☺️
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Demi Hall
Good luck! X
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Jason, Rachael, Olivia & Ayla
Good luck Stuart!
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Amy-louise Todd
Well done you amazingly mad man lol. Stay safe. Good luck to you xxx
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Natalie Defer
Your amazing Stuart , I’m sure Mandy is watching over you and is so proud xx
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Vicky Bax
good luck I'm sure your smash it!!! x
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Anna-marie Robinson
Stay safe dad, mum is with you every step of the way. Get home safe Charlie says Grandad G owes him lots of cuddles when he's back. There will be a huge roast waiting for you when your back you can climb it or eat it whatever you fancy. Love you old man The Robinson's
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Rachel Pearson
On behalf of Steve Coley & family. He spoke about your charity walk fondly and wanted to donate. Well done x
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Laura Sinclair Martin
Good luck from Zandra & Joyce Laura & Barry’s neighbours)
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Bg & Lynn
Great cause - be lucky 🍀 and stay safe ❤️
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Catherine Thomas
Good Luck
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Kay
Good luck Stuart, hope you manage to complete it!
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Peter Erlam
It's all downhill from Scotland. Easy peasy. Don't forget to turn left off the M25. Mate, you'll smash it!
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Claire Springett
Good luck Dad, keep safe xx
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Sandra Balciuniene
Good luck Stuart with your journey, that's very kind thing to do for others . Great job that people like you do things like this.
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Anonymous
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Kayleigh Smith
Go Stuart!! Amazing man x
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Anonymous
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Wendy Natale
Great effort Stuart. It’s a vicious disease.
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Nick Clarkson
Good luck Stuart, great cause.
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Suzy Jeary
Stuart, you have an amazing knack of touching the lives of all those who have the pleasure of meeting you. You will smash this! With our love, Suzy, Kris, Seb and Willow (from Teston Cricket Club) ♥️
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The Demarne Family
It was a great to meet you today, good luck with the walk.
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Tamara & Sid
Good luck Stu! You will smash it =D x
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Bev
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Gibbons
Good luck mucker
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David ( Chunky) Blair
Good luck
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Anil Kumar
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John Mcintyre
With you all the way Gilly
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Jeff And Davy
Good luck stu, will follow along the route and might even walk some with you
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Carole-anne Lennon
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Hugh Lennon
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Robert Edmonds
Good luck Stuart
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Gabriella Lunghi
Please accept this donation from Jan ,Angel's mum ... Jan says all the best, she will be thinking of you. Hope to see you soon. xxx
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Stephanie Wilson
GOOD LUCK Stuart. She will be watching you all the way. Great way to raise money for an amzing cause.
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Gabriella Lunghi
All the best Stuart for your amazing walk. Gabriella x
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G Smart
Good luck Stuart
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Peter Webley
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Neil Spud Brown
Was sorry to hear of your loss when Mandy was taken from you. This is a great cause and a great challenge. Good luck to you Stu.. 👍
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Karen Brooker
Good luck Stuart such an amazing cause in the name of an amazing woman xxx
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Colin Bentwood
Good luck mate.
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Angela Low
Good luck hope the weather is kind to you
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Nicholas Egan
Good luck Stuart and Stay safe
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Steve (ricco)
Good luck Stu
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Paul Mcallister
Great cause Stu. Best of luck. It’s a tough challenge you are taking on but get your head down, your chins up and never forget why you are doing it mate. Paul
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Phil Edmonds
Incredible Stu, best of luck with it mate. Just like your introduction to cricket and left hand batting you’ll smash it 😉 🏏
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David Brown
Great cause mate hope you have the weather so you can enjoy that beautiful scenery see you in October Bucko
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Lucy
Good luck Daddy G,
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Gibbons
Good luck Stu , nut case , but fair and lay to you
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Roger Smith
Good luck Gilly
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Anonymous
Lovely way to remember Mandy. Best of luck Stuart. See you in Inverness! Xx
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You did fantastic Stuart very proud of you 🌟👏🏻👏🏻 Xxx