Walking Filey to Sheffield

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A team of 7 of are currently on the last leg (no pun intended!) of a 93 mile walk from Filey to Sheffield to raise money for St Luke's Hospice and Sheffield Hospitals Charity MacMillan Unit.

 

The effort has been organised by my other half in memory of a close family friend, Terry MacNamara who passed away in March following a 8 year battle with cancer. Terry was a popular pub landlord, serving at the Belle Vue in Filey and Princess Royal, Slinn Street, Crookes, hence the two destinations.

 

The Royal Ramblers have been walking around 30 miles a day raising money for the two charities which gave Terry vital support and care during his final months. Terry's family can not praise the services and staff at each centre enough, as they provided much needed respite and care for Terry and his family.

 

The team's initial target was £1000 split between each charity, but thanks to the amazing generosity of supporters, that landmark was reached on Monday. The aim is now is to achieve £2000 and they are just £64 away from the goal with just a few hours to go.

 

The team would very much appreciate if you could help reach their goal. Donating is quick and easy through the JustGiving website http://www.justgiving.com/teams/royalramblers or you can text a donation of £1, £2, £3, £4, £5 or £10 via SMS. As per donating online, please split your donation 50/50 to our two chosen charities. You'll get a text back to 'Gift Aid' your donation.

To donate to the Sheffield Macmillan Unit, text "TMAC91 £5" to 70070

To donate to St Luke's Hospice, text "TMAC92 £5" to 70070

 

You can find out more about the team and the build up to the walk on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Royal-Ramblers/120393561377456

read the story in The Star: http://www.thestar.co.uk/news/walkers_charity_trek_in_memory_of_special_terry_1_3830113

 

The end of the walk will be marked by a final slog up Bate Street, one of the steepest hills in Sheffield. Reaching the target will be a much needed boost to making up that final hurdle, thanks to the generosity of the good people of Sheffield.

 

Thank you for taking the time to read this and donating. Every little helps and is very much appreciated.