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I'm walking 30 miles in September
Hi Everyone,
I am participating in the 'Walk 30 Miles in September' for my beautiful Mum and wonderful Dad, and a charity that is incredibly important to our family, as it supports those affected by dementia.
As many of you know, dementia is a cruel disease that effects many families every day. I would like to give a little back to the charity Dementia UK, so it can go on to offer support to those who need it, as well as provide invaluable research to find treatments that can slow or even stop its progression.
Mum and Dad (Lyn and Jeff Walker) sadly passed away this summer, on July 31st and August 24th, after a five-year journey with Vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. They had enjoyed a long, happy and healthy life together, creating the loveliest childhood home for me and my brother Tom in Mackerye End, Harpenden. They went on to support us bringing up our children, and spent so many days with their grandchildren, Bailey and Ted.
Both worked incredibly hard as teachers; Dad as an outstanding Design and Technology Teacher at the Royal Masonic School and Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School and Mum as a wonderfully nurturing Nursery Teacher at Aboyne Lodge School and Wood End School.
Dementia made the last chapter of their lives so difficult; taking away memories, language, mobility, problem solving skills and so much more. However, up until the end Mum and Dad manintained their dignity, kindness, grace and appreciation of love for their family and friends, with little sparks of joy in every day they lived.
If you can spare a few pounds, your contribution would mean the world to me and to all the families benefiting from this charity's support.
Thank you so much for your kindness and generosity.
Beth x
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My Updates
Final Days
Saturday 27th Sep
Still walking
Sunday 21st Sep Thank you so much for donating money to Dementia UK. Half way through September, everyone had raised over £300,000 during the ‘Walk 30 Miles in September’ alone, which is amazing.
Huge thank you!
Tuesday 9th Sep Just back from a lovely, sunny walk after work with Mum and Dad’s cheeky Jack Russell Molly. Thank you so much to everyone for your generous donations. I’m sure Dementia UK will put it to great use. In the meantime, I’ll keep on walking to see how many miles you can fit in around work!Thank you to my Sponsors
£100
David Stott
£100
The Ellis Family
Dear Mrs Bishop, thinking of you. A wonderful cause to raise money for and one that’s very close our family’s hearts too. Best wishes Imogen, Aidan, Thea & Bethany
£65
Daniel
Thinking of you, Beth - Well done hitting your target. Daniel, Avril, Jonah, Arlo & Everly. <3 x
£50
Lindsay Martin
You are amazing Beth! Your mum and dad would be so proud. Lots of love Lindsay, Ian, Adam and Amy xxx
£50
Alana
Sending lots of love xxx
£50
The Ruffles Family
What a wonderful way to honour your parents. We hope the weather is kind to you on your walks! Admiral nurses were a fantastic support to my Mum while my dad was alive. This is a wonderfully, positive thing to do to help raise money for a fab charity.
£50
Anonymous
Thinking of you Beth. A wonderful thing to do in your parents' memory.
£50
The Walke Family
Such a lovely thing to do in honour of your lovely mum and dad. Thinking of you all and sending so much love, From all The Walkes xxxx
£50
The Russells
Good luck Mrs B! From Rich, Wendy, Izzy and Lucy Russell
£50
Claire Smith
In loving memory of Lyn & Jeff. Love Claire
£50
Louise Holdstock
Sending you lots of love Beth xx
£50
Veronique Pilorget
Dear Beth, well done on your walking challenge. What fabulous pictures of your parents! Keeping lovely memories of them both, in the grasmere years. Love you and Ted, Veronique, Mark, Louise&Elliot
£50
Kay & Tony Rutland
Well done Beth it’s such a great cause With love Kay and Tony
£33
Sylvie
Both Fleur and Bianca had a wonderful start of school at Wood End School thanks to your mum. I enjoyed teaching you French at A'Level and your mum was one of the most positive and smiley person I have ever met. She was a beautiful human being. She was a great companion on Sports day when Ted was at Crabtree.
£33
Rich, Ruth & Darwin
Hey Beth, Really great to do this and hope it goes well and you raise way more than the target. See you soon. Lots of love
£33
Di Delaney
Sending lots of love, Bethy. ❤️Xxxxxx
£33
Sarah , Zach And Immi
Sending love to you, Ted, Tom and Bailey and cherishing our memories of Lyn and Geoff xx
£33
Beth Bishop
£33
Amelia
Well done Beth. Your mum and dad would be so proud of you. What a lovely tribute to them x Lots of love Amelia xx
£30
Lisa Alan And Matthew
Well done Beth Mum and dad would be so proud Lovely that you can walk in the areas that they have enjoyed over the years Much love Lisa Alan and Matthew xxx
£30
Lauren Claydon
£25
Anonymous
£25
Anonymous
Mrs walker will be remembered by all wood end children and their parents she was a caring supportive teacher
£20
Kate
Well done for signing up and committing to such a worthwhile cause. Let’s hope there are lots of dry days in September! I loved looking at the lovely photos of your parents x
£20
Carolyn Carman
Well done Beth - such a lovely thing to do
£20
Chris Leigh
Well done Beth!
£20
Sue
Remembering your wonderful mum and dad.xx keep walking girl.xxx
£20
Susan Buxton
£20
Nikki Comer
Such a terrific thing to do Beth. Lots of love. x
£20
Diane Houten
Hi Beth, A great cause to be raising money for. I enjoyed reading about your lovely mum and dad. Well done on the challenge. X
£20
Kirsty Hall
Just a small amount to you both. Well done
£20
Carey Matthews
What a lovely tribute to your parents Beth. Much love Carey xx
£20
Lee & Toni Preisler
Thank you Beth for doing this a good cause & for your family xx
£20
Katy Shuttleworth
Your parents sound like they were wonderful people. What a lovely way to honour their memory by raising money for this very worthy cause xx
£20
Faye
Beth what an amazing thing you are doing to raise awareness of Dementia. I know how proud your Mum and Dad would be. Sending lots of love xxx
£20
Jan And Family
Dear Beth, I loved the beautiful pictures of your Mum and Dad and reading all your lovely family memories. If you’d like a friend to walk with let me know and I’d be happy to join you in memory of your lovely parents. Love from Jan, Ainsley, Alex, Laura and James xx
£19
Sally Fairbairn
Great stuff Beth x
£19
Susie Stenzel
Well done Beth xxx
£19
Ben Smith
£19
Sayers Family
A beautiful tribute to you Dad and Mum, Beth. Sending love from all the Sayers family x
£15
Lisa Tull
Such lovely words Beth. Good luck with the miles.. It will help those knees! Sending love and hugs xx
£15
Tanya Hughes
Beautiful words Beth. Sending lots of love x
£10
Leanda
Good luck with the walking Beth. Such lovely words and photos x
£10
Marcus Smith
Hope all goes well. Good luck x
£10
Katie (ben’s Mum)
Such a worthwhile cause, which is also close to our hearts xx
£10
Laura Pochet
£10
Michael Tye-walker
£10
Harvey Smith
£10
Pip Lawrenson
Good luck Beth-what a brilliant cause and a lasting legacy to your Mum and Dad. Pipx
£10
Victoria Honan
Well done on walking those miles, Beth. A lovely tribute and sense of connection with your parents. I hope the fresh air and nature gave you some peace. I loved reading about your mum and dad, and enjoyed the beautiful pictures. The one of you all in stripy tops is fab! Sending love to you, Tori x
£10
Anonymous
Wow, Beth. This is inspiring. We will go out walking this weekend and try to achieve 30 miles this month as well.
Go Bish Go! Xxxxx