Richard's second charity trek raises £300 for Dove

For most people completing a 100 kilomtere walk for charity is something you do once, but for one Kinoulton man it's becoming a regular activity.
By The Newsroom
Published 10th Jun 2016, 17:45 BST
Updated 13th Jun 2016, 13:27 BST
Richard fuelling up on some grub before the start of his London 2 Brighton Challenge PHOTO: SuppliedRichard fuelling up on some grub before the start of his London 2 Brighton Challenge PHOTO: Supplied
Richard fuelling up on some grub before the start of his London 2 Brighton Challenge PHOTO: Supplied

Richard Smailes, who works as a volunteer at Dove Cottage Day Hospice’s team room in the Vale of Belvoir, has completed the London 2 Brighton Challenge, for the second year in succession.

The avid walker has raised £300 for the hospice he holds dear to his heart.

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Richard said: “I first became involved with Dove Cottage via my daughter Harriet, who joined as a sixth form student volunteer. When Harriet went off to university, I stepped into her shoes and have been serving tea and cake to the good people of the Vale of Belvoir for over a year now.

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“My first London to Brighton trek was in 2015, after which I vowed never to do it again!

“Clearly this vow did not last as I took part in the 100 kilometre walk again this year, raising about £300 for Dove. In 2015 I raised over £1,00 for the NSPCC.”

To find out more information about the London 2 Brighton Challenge which took place on May 28 to 29 visit http://www.london2brightonchallenge.com/

To sponsor Richard visit his JustGiving page at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=egyptianrich

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