I took up the challenge to walk 60 miles in June to raise funds for Dementia UK.
Two miles a day might not sound much, but I have dementia and bad knees. I completed the 60 miles on 25 June, five days early.
I managed to get off to a flying start while on holiday in Blackpool. That meant I wouldn’t have to over do the walking when I got back home.
A total of £364.25 has been donated for Dementia UK through my Just Giving page and from sponsorship forms. The money will go towards funding specialist Admiral Nurses, who work for Dementia UK.
I would like to thank family, friends, staff and fellow residents of Gascoigne House for supporting me during this venture.
Most of my daily walks have been around the garden at Gascoigne House and the local area.
Friends walked the final half mile with Ken
It was lovely to see residents sat on the sidelines when I got to finish. Dave, Sandra, Lisa, Mavis and others joined me on the final half mile to the finish line.
Thanks go to Laura and Keihley of Gascoigne House and Sam who used to work here and came back today to cheer me on for the afternoon, and hold the finish tape with Laura.
Supporters outside Gascoigne House
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