Those people that know me well are aware that I have had severe back problems over the years, and, during the last few years I’ve been unable to walk more than 200 yards or so without having to sit and rest my back for a few minutes. So it would seem mad to enter this challenge, which runs over the month of February. Run, Jog or Walk the distance between the Jersey General Hospital and Southampton’s General Hospital which is a total of 164 Miles, but that is what Teresa and I are attempting as a team.
Not only do I have my back problems but also Teresa has been suffering with knee problems for the past 6 months and had an operation in early January. This along with her Rheumatoid Arthritis doesn’t make either of us fit!!!
The challenge is in memory of out granddaughter Grace who died aged 11 weeks.
Due to a severe heart defect. Grace had to be born in Southampton and underwent a heart operation at just 5 days old. During this time Nigel & Sara lived in Southampton for around 3 months with their other 2 children.
It was during this period they realized the full impact of such a problem occurring in a family that has sick children that need to be treated in the UK. Not just the stress of having a sick child but all the financial problems that accompanied that.
Nigel and Sara set up “The Grace Crocker Family Support Foundation” in 2011 to help families in just these circumstances. Over that period the charity has raised thousands of pounds and helped countless families.
So now to the point of this post, please help us, to help families in need, by sponsoring us in our challenge to complete the 164 miles.
