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Kim & Jan’s Desert Adventure

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So.  If you have seen us during the past 6-12 months then you know (and we promise to shut up about it SOON(ish) so you can soon(ish) stop avoiding us…)

We’re doing Marathon des Sables. 250km over 7 days across the Saharan Desert – that translates to 6 marathons plus 10km …since they give us one rest day in between they require us to do 80+km on one day. We’re going to be tired. And very very hot. Bothered…?? We’ll get back to you on that one…

We leave on 5 April. AAAAAARGH! Here’s what you can do to help us (if you believe we can still be helped):

  1. We have set up a blog that we will aim to keep updated. There will be patchy reception and we can only send one email per day. If you want to know (more or less live) how we are here’s the link: https://kjmds.blogspot.com/ 
  2. We can RECEIVE as many encouragement emails as you can write. So please please please write to us. To encourage us (or remind us we are mad). Put Wednesday 10 April in your calendar now – that is the 80+km day. How to do it: go to www.marathondessables.com and then to ‘Ecrire aux Concurrents’ (Write to Competitors) and we are Jan Petzel (race number 550) and Kim Petzel (race number 551), part of UK contingent. This service is available from 9-14 April – please please, whenever you are particularly enjoying some wonderful comfortable aspect of your holiday, share it and gloat.
  3. If communication ain’t your thing [but curiosity is…] you can still track us – once again, hop on www.marathondessables.com and find #550 and #551. The link will go live on 7 April.
  4. Lastly, giving back.  You’ll be surprised to know we ain’t doing this for the tan…. We have wonderfully functioning bodies and legs we can rely on – there are many who aren’t so lucky.  Some by birth, some by tragic accident.  Life without the use of one’s legs presents challenges and frustrations none of us would even dare to imagine. Through Ella’s school we have come across a wonderful charity – the Walkabout Foundation – that offers funding for spinal cord injury research as well as providing purpose built (and easy to maintain bearing in mind terrain and facilities) wheelchairs.  Our fundraising page is here and if you do have a little bit of time, spend it on the website – it is not time wasted!

Right, on that note…gotta run!! 🙂

 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR EMAILS OF ENCOURAGEMENT!

THANK YOU FOR HEARING US OUT OVER THE LAST 6 MONTHS (and keep fingers and toes crossed we finish it this time otherwise you get to have another year of this chat from us!)

BIG HUGS AND KISSES ALL AROUND!

Jan & Kim

Antoinette’s Berlin Marathon 2019

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Dear Friends and Family,

For 2019, I have set myself the challenge of not only running the world famous Berlin Marathon, but also fundraising £1,000 /$1,380 for Walkabout Foundation and I am asking for your support!

£1,000 / $1,380 is the equivalent of 4 life-changing wheelchairs for people in desperate need in the developing world. Please help me reach my target this year, and help Walkabout Foundation in it’s mission to change the world of mobility disabilities, one person, one wheelchair at a time.

In Addition, I will be celebrating another Birthday on September 29th, 2019, the day of the Berlin Marathon. I am excited to run on my birthday for those who can’t walk but with a wheelchair will have access to mobility.

Making a donation is easy! You can click on the Donate button on this page to give through my secure fundraising site. Your giving will help change the life of a disabled person giving them the freedom to move around and some sense of independence.

Thank you for all of your support!

 

Walkabout Foundation is a UK and USA based charity with the mission to restoring dignity, freedom, and independence by providing wheelchairs and rehabilitation in the developing world and funding research to find a cure for paralysis. Walkabout Foundation was founded in 2009 by siblings Luis and Carolina Gonzalez-Bunster after Luis was spinal cord injured in a car accident at the age of just 18.

Kathy’s Berlin Marathon 2019

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Beth & Harry’s Paris Marathon 2019

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Walkabout 2018

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Matty and I believe in getting the children involved in charity at a young age. Grayson supports Crisis (a charity helping to eradicate homeless in the UK), while Weston has started her focus on the Walkabout Foundation (helping those who are paralyzed).

Westie is taking her cute little legs for a 5K walk around Hyde Park this weekend to raise money for the Walkabout Foundation. 100% of the proceeds will buy wheelchairs for people in need and help fund research for paralysis. She would appreciate if you could sponsor her – even the smallest of donations makes a big difference!

In addition to the walk, she’s co-hosting the Cake Walk activity stand with me, encouraging her friends to participate and raise additional funds!

Thank you so much for supporting Westie!! Lots of love, P and Matty xx

PS – You can add to the funding page even after the event!

Bros!

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Please support Aris and Rayaan raise money for the walkabout foundation as they walk 5K tomorrow to help support children who need wheelchairs around the world. We are so appreciative of how lucky we are to be able to run, walk, and be mobile everyday – let’s raise awareness and help those who can’t. Love Rayaan, Aris and Vinita

Walkabout London 2018

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On Saturday September 29, Leo and Samia will be walking the Sixth London Walkabout, a 5k family fun charity walk and fundraising to help Walkabout in their mission of donating wheelchairs and providing rehabilitation to kids and adults in need throughout the developing world. Thank you for visiting our page and supporting us!

Zack, Coco and Jakey London Walkabout 2018!!

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On Saturday September 29, Zack, Ben, Jake, Lele & Julien will be walking the Sixth London Walkabout, a 5k family fun charity walk and fundraising to help Walkabout in their mission of donating wheelchairs and providing rehabilitation to kids and adults in need throughout the developing world. Thank you for visiting our page and supporting us!

Why not come and join our family? Assemble your heroes and join us for a walk, roll, stroll around the Serpentine followed by refreshments, live music, fun and games, entertainment, and more! Registration includes a superhero cape and goody bag for all heroes on the day!

To book please visit www.walkaboutfoundation.org/

Event opens from 10am at the Hyde Park Band Stand on Saturday, September 29. Walk starts at 11am

Anais and Emilie London Walkabout 2018

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It is the first time that we take part in this fantastic project, help us making a difference if you can! Thank you

 

Tricky Quest Crew’s 2018 Challenge!

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We are a group of sporty friends who want to give back to people less fortunate.

We have three tricky quests a year, each involving different types of physical challenges. Last year, we did a 10K mud obstacle course, competed in a 3 km Eaton swim and finally, a marathon in Bordeaux!

This year, we will be completing a 53 mile cycle called the Wriggle Hawker Hurricane event through Northamptonshire.

We hope to raise a minimum of £2,000 this year, to beat our total from last year!

Thank you for visiting our page, and for your support. Your donation will help us in supporting Walkabout’s mission of changing the world of mobility disabilities, one person, one wheelchair at a time.

Because it’s not just mobility, it’s possibility!

Arinc Family’s London Walkabout 2018

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We will be walking the Sixth London Walkabout, a 5k family fun charity walk and fundraising to help Walkabout in their mission of donating wheelchairs and providing rehabilitation to kids and adults in need throughout the developing world. Thank you for visiting our page and supporting us!

While you are here…why not come and join our family? Assemble your heroes and join us for a walk, roll, stroll around the Serpentine followed by refreshments, live music, fun and games, entertainment, and more! Registration includes a superhero cape and goody bag for all heroes on the day!

Event opens from 10am at the Hyde Park Band Stand on Saturday, September 29. Walk starts at 11am

Matteo & Giulia London Walkabout 2018

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On Saturday September 29, we will be walking 5k for those who can’t. Please donate to our fundraising page so that Walkabout can get more wheelchairs and change many more lives!

You can also join us and our family on this great walk around the Serpentine in Hyde Park. To book please visit www.walkaboutfoundation.org/LW18   Tickets include a superhero cape, picnic, goody bag, games, live band and much more!