Swindon bus driver Amy Howells is tackling the challenge of a lifetime - all in aid of stillbirth and neonatal death charity SANDS.
Amy, 33, is kicking off a series of mammoth walks - totalling nearly 500km - in September, when she takes part in a 50km route through the Chilterns.
“So many people I know have had tragedy touch their lives, and SANDS offers vital support and comfort at their time of need,” said Amy.
“So many people I know have had tragedy touch their lives, and SANDS offers vital support and comfort at their time of need,” said Amy.
“By walking these routes, I aim to raise £2,500 to help the charity provide this invaluable support.”
Over the course of the next 12 months, Amy will complete the 106km Isle of Wight Challenge, the 100km London to Brighton walk, a 100km walk around the Jurassic Coast and a 100km South Coast walk.
“These walks will each be continuous through the night,” added Amy.
Over the course of the next 12 months, Amy will complete the 106km Isle of Wight Challenge, the 100km London to Brighton walk, a 100km walk around the Jurassic Coast and a 100km South Coast walk.
“These walks will each be continuous through the night,” added Amy.
“I’ll be stopping only for food and drinks - and a change of socks. It’s not going to be easy. I’ve completed walks in the past but I’m expecting to feel very sore at the end of all this.
“I’m hoping my colleagues and other supporters across Swindon will back me by donating to this very worthy cause.”
Swindon’s Bus Company general manager, Alex Chutter, said: “We’re tremendously proud of Amy - and I have no doubt she’ll achieve and exceed her target. We’ll be making a donation and helping raise awareness through our social media platforms. Our colleagues from other Go South Coast operators will also be doing all they can to ensure Amy has everything she needs during each of the walks.
“Amy has our full support and we wish her all the very best in her quest to help SANDS.”
Every day in the UK, around 15 babies die before, during or soon after birth. That means every 90 minutes a family is faced with the devastation of the death of their baby. SANDS provides free support to anyone affected by the death of a baby through its national helpline, forum and network of support groups. It also trains thousands of midwives, doctors and other professionals so they can provide the care and support parents desperately need when their baby has died.
To support Amy - and to donate - please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-howells4
For more information about Swindon’s Bus Company, visit swindonbus.co.uk
“I’m hoping my colleagues and other supporters across Swindon will back me by donating to this very worthy cause.”
Swindon’s Bus Company general manager, Alex Chutter, said: “We’re tremendously proud of Amy - and I have no doubt she’ll achieve and exceed her target. We’ll be making a donation and helping raise awareness through our social media platforms. Our colleagues from other Go South Coast operators will also be doing all they can to ensure Amy has everything she needs during each of the walks.
“Amy has our full support and we wish her all the very best in her quest to help SANDS.”
Every day in the UK, around 15 babies die before, during or soon after birth. That means every 90 minutes a family is faced with the devastation of the death of their baby. SANDS provides free support to anyone affected by the death of a baby through its national helpline, forum and network of support groups. It also trains thousands of midwives, doctors and other professionals so they can provide the care and support parents desperately need when their baby has died.
To support Amy - and to donate - please visit www.justgiving.com/fundraising/amy-howells4
For more information about Swindon’s Bus Company, visit swindonbus.co.uk
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