Virtual Walk to the Algarve

1750 mile Virtual Walk by Club Members to raise funds for St Catherine's Hospice

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - Plenty of miles walking to Scout Scar

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - Proof if any were needed that it rained in October 2020

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - Its a windswept and cold look in the Lakes, at least the dog has a fur coat !

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - Closer to home on this fantastic local facility

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - Flying a Spitfire would have been quicker to get to the Algarve.

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - High vis jacket and walking stick just in case

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - Leaflet delivery and walking at the same time. Is there no end to this member's talents

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - Still smiling when finished walking ?

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - No cricket today.

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - Sun but still no cricket.

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - Not the best look for walking in Penwortham.

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - The Dog did not want to be recognised.

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - Still smiling

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - Your call is the picture before or after walking on the canal?

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - At the end of a Long Walk

Virtual Walk to the Algarve - Over 2,000 miles Walked

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The "Dreaded" virus prevents us doing our usual fund raising activities - so we are trying something different to raise money for our local St Catherine's Hospice which is feeling the pinch with less donations.

The Club decided to do a Virtuial Walk from Preston to the Algarve about 1750 miles over the period from 12th to 26th October. Individual Members contributed towards the target miles based on their own abilities and fitness.

WOW ! As a Fund Raiser this has been beyond our wildest dreams. The Members with some family members and friends including the four legged variety, walked over 2,000 miles. Way over the target - on our walk we would have ended up in Spain on the Costas ! But more importantly to date thanks to the genorousity of our community we have raised a staggering £10,000 for St Catherine's Hospice.

A few photos to record our epic efforts are attached. The 2 weeks of walking was in all kinds of weather some sun but just look at the puddles.

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