St. Oswald's Way Challenge : Our Way: July 2012

Three Generations support the Multiple Sclerosis Research and Relief Fund.

A Cramlington family pledges sponsorship to MSRRF to provide funds to find a cure for Multiple Sclerosis and support those diagnosed with the condition and their families.

Sheila Jameson, wife of Joe, mother of Ian and Dianne, mother in law of Anne and Steve, grandmother of Liam, Emma, David and Catherine was diagnosed with MS in 1977.

A former nurse, Sheila had to give up work due to her condition. The following years witnessed many periods of relapses and remissions. Sheila determined as ever, went from a walking stick to a wheelchair but never complained. In her later years she remained strong and positive in her outlook, a real role model for others in her situation. Sadly she died in December 2010, aged 74.

Sheila's family, inspired by her, decided they wanted to raise money to support others in a similar situation and to fund research to find a cure.

The challenge they have given themselves is to walk the St. Oswald's Way, 97 miles in 4 days, starting from Heavenfield near Chollerford on 6 September and finishing at Holy Island on 9 September.

The main part of the challenge will be walked by son in law Steve Cowen who is an experienced walker. He will be joined along the way by his son Liam and Joe, Sheila's husband. His support vehicle will be provided by his wife Dianne & daughter Emma.

Anyone wishing to join in the last few miles across the causeway is more than welcome.

We have set up a just giving web page for sponsorship, please pledge your support on Just Giving.

Monday, 30 July 2012

Holy Island.

Thought we would check out what the causeway was like for walking. Rain had been off and on all day but we also got thunder and lightning as we crossed the causeway.

Anyone wishing to join us on the last day of the challenge to cross the causeway please be aware that the road is barely wide enough for two-way traffic so a bit of hopping on off the road will be necessary. The sand is pretty firm in parts and makes for easy walking off the road in some places. Crossing time for Sunday 9th September: 11.10am to 08.15pm.

So, the next time we take this photo we 'll have 97 miles under our belt.

Thursday, 26 July 2012

Stanton Moor.

Training in the Peak District going well. Have just visited the Nine Ladies (4000 year old Stone Circle to you and me) on top of Stanton Moor. Beautiful scenery and weather is still blazing sunshine. Staying in fantastic Holiday cottage near Winster called Blakelow Farm Cottages.

Saturday, 14 July 2012

Training in the rain...

Good old English weather, started off fine but absolutely lashing down now. It's not helping the already waterlogged marshy fell I'm trying to get across. You can't book the weather!