I found another great long distance walk today, organized by someone on their own, to help a friend. Gav Thompson, of Newbury, England was inspired to plan a charity walk when his friend’s child died of a rare genetic disease. The idea gained traction and eventually 16 others joined him for a 52 mile walk. 17 others joined in for the final stretch on the last day of the event. The story was reported in the local paper, the Newbury Today and on the BBC.

So far the combined funds raised from all of the team members totals over £77,000 which benefits the The Jennifer Trust for Spinal Muscular Atrophy. You can read some of Thompson’s report on the walk on his Just Giving “Fat Man Walking” Page.