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I’m walking across the country in August 2016 for POhWER which provide free information, advice, support and advocacy service for vulnerable people. POhWER worked directly with more than 30,000 vulnerable people to help them have their say about their care and treatment and to help them access the services and support they need. These people might have learning difficulties, physical disabilities, sensory impairments or mental health problems or they might be carers, young people or older people.

All of their services are free of charge to the people they are supporting. Their advocates are experienced and highly trained. Your donation will help them to continue providing this valuable support. Go to www.pohwer.net for more information.

I will be walking across the country from St Bees on the west coast to Robin Hood’s Bay on the east coast. It will be the total of 192 miles (309 km) and I am attempting to make it in 2 weeks. It will be the first time I ever done a long-distance walk. My training included running after work and navigation skills on the mountains in Wales.

I’m walking for POhWER because I believe in their service. Having been in a situation where their service could have been useful, I feel the importance of their work first hand. I also volunteer my free time for POhWER helping to produce their newsletter and generate social awareness.

So please dig deep and donate now. Your support will directly help POhWER to support and empower the people they work with; you could change their lives for the better. We can make a difference.

All donations will go directly to the charity. If you are an UK tax payer, please make sure you Gift Aid as it can boost your donation by a quarter and it won’t cost you any extra.

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