50 before 50

Sam

01 Oct 2025 - 01 Mar 2026

50 before 50

On the tenth of March 2026, I'll turn Fifty!
So, to celebrate, I've set myself a challenge, to complete a 10 mile hike, every month, for the next five months, until the big day; covering 50 Miles, before I'm 50!
I'll be tackling a variety of routes across the region and beyond, and given the time of year, I'll likely be contending with some inclement weather, so prepare to see some photos of a very soggy Sam on your socials!
I've chosen to do this as a fundraiser for four amazing charities who each offer support, rescue, resources and guidance, to those in our communities who need them.
I'd love it if you could support my challenge, by offering me lots of encouragement, by familiarising yourselves with the work done by each of the charities, and if you're able, through choosing to donate, to assist them to keep supporting those who look to them for help. My four chosen charities are: JAR (Juvenile Arthritis Research), Dementia UK, Mind (& Young Minds) and The Great Western Air Ambulance charity (GWAAC).
I'll be setting off on my first hike in October and I'll keep you posted on all my completed hikes. I’ll post photos of all my journeys, (I’ll spare you the blisters!) and I’ll be telling you more about these chosen charities, and what they mean to me. Of course, if anyone would like to join me for a walk at any point, I'd love your company! Right then, best foot forward...

Supporting

Juvenile Arthritis Research
Juvenile Arthritis Research

Health | 1091620

25%

Juvenile Arthritis Research is a charity making a difference to the lives of those affected by juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA).

Mind
Mind

Health | 219830

25%

We're Mind, the mental health charity. We won't give up until everyone experiencing a mental health problem gets support and respect.

Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity

Community | 1121300

25%

We provide emergency care to people who are in a state so critical that they require the specialist skills of our team at the scene of the accident or medical incident. Though we are part of the regional 999 response service and work closely with NHS hospitals, we are a charity entirely funded by local people just like you.

Dementia UK
Dementia UK

Health | 1039404

25%

We are Dementia UK – the specialist dementia nurse charity.

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Supporters

12

£300.00

+ £57.50 Gift Aid

12 supporters

Charities Supporting

Juvenile Arthritis Research
25%
Mind
25%
Great Western Air Ambulance Charity
25%
Dementia UK
25%