THREE intrepid coaches from Fry’s Junior Football Club in Keynsham went the extra mile to support Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
Mark Grinter, Tom Burns and Andy Glover walked 227 miles from Land’s End to Somerdale Pavilion between June 7 and 14.
Covering about 30 miles a day, the walkers stopped at each of the three CHSW hospices along the way – Little Harbour near St Austell, Little Bridge House near Barnstaple, and Charlton Farm in North Somerset. Their efforts have raised close to £2,000.
Mark Grinter said: “It was an experience of a lifetime, and the hardest thing I have ever done, but to visit the hospices and see the amazing work they do for families was truly inspirational. We will continue to raise awareness and fundraise for the children’s hospice for years to come.”
Heidi Roberts, area fundraiser for CHSW, said: “Fry’s Junior Football Club are an inspirational team who have created a wonderful ethos of giving and teamwork with the young people at the club.
“I cannot thank the coaches enough for all their hard work raising awareness of our cause.”
The walkers’ Crowdfunding page can be found at www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/andrew-glover-2
Pictured top, Tom Burns, Mark Grinter and Andy Glover at Land’s End as they prepare to set off.
Below, Mark, Andy and Tom celebrate the end of their 227-mile journey at Somerdale Pavilion
