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Published:
February 24, 2008
Walkers
set to stride out for charity in annual beach walk
Walkers
are being encouraged to step forward to take part in the annual
fundraising walk between Burnham-On-Sea jetty and Brean Down and
back to raise money for the Alzheimer’s Society.
The
15-mile beach walk will start at 11.30am on Sunday May 25th from
Burnham Pier and will include time for a picnic or lunch in the
Brean Cove Café. A shorter eight-mile walk is also available
to the entrance of Berrow Beach and return.
Almost
100 people, some dressed in colourful fancy dress, took part in
last
year's walk and organiser Mike Barsby hopes the number of
participants will be around 150 this year.
 Mr
Barsby
said: He added: "Previous beach walks have been very enjoyable
events with a relaxed atmosphere and the event attracts people
of all ages and abilities. The distance is quite manageable for
most people and it’s a great opportunity to get some exercise
and see parts of our beach that you may not have seen before.
Apart from enjoying the walk and the company of others the main
purpose is to beat last years walk which raised over £900
for the disability charity Scope."
He
added that money raised at the event will be going to a very good
cause. "Alzheimer’s can affect anyone – statistics
show that one in four people know or have known someone with Alzeimers
or Dementia. In my case it was my mother, Joyce. Her memory deteriorated
so badly that in the last months of her life she could not remember
the names of her close family."
"So
please get a group of friends and family together and join us
on the 25th May. The earlier you sign up the more time you will
have to get lots of sponsors! By raising funds for the Alzheimer’s
Society I hope that more support can be provided for the carers
of lovely people like my mother as well as allowing the Society
to continue its research for a cure."
For
those with a competitive nature, medals will be awarded to the
first ten walkers who arrive at Brean Down and all participants
will be presented a Beach Walk 2008 certificate and offered refreshments
at the finish line.
For
more information, sponsor forms and to register, contact Mike
on 07936538263 or 01278 793487 or by email at mikebarsby21@msn.com.
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