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July Monthly Update- 14,000 steps a day for a year in aid of The Archie Foundation.   Time for my July update already! This will be fairly text heavy update as I don't have many pictures of me out on walks - it's been quite wet during a lot of my walks this month. As always, thanks to those who have donated. Although I'm past my target, I'd love to reach the next step of raising £1000. Link to donate is below as always.   Achievements for this month include going past 3,000,000 steps for the year and going over 400km in the month for only the second time. I have now completed 66% of my target distance and for those keeping track you will find my mapped route below.   To mark the Olympic marathon taking place on the 10th of August, I figured I would categorise my walking in marathons. To date, I have completed 64.8 marathons, just over 9 per month on average and roughly one every 3 1/2 days. So when you ask me how I am and I respond 'knackered' then this is why!   Next milestone will be 3000km! https://lnkd.in/eSC9XujD

🧩✨ #AutismAwareness Top 36 Golf Course Rankings: Post 24 - Course #13⛳️ 🧩 💰 DONATE - Please help us get there by donating $36 today: https://lnkd.in/e4MFcQfd To represent the 1 in 36 kids affected by Autism in the US, I will be counting down my Top 36 Golf Courses that I have ever played with a short story/memory for each. If you could please consider donating $36 (or more) to Els for Autism via the link above, I would appreciate it ❤️ Golf Course #13 - Yeamans Hall Club Is it possible to capture the beauty, history, and vibe of an entire state into a single golf course? For the state of South Carolina, I believe Yeamans Hall does just that. Sitting just 12 miles from downtown Charleston and designed by one of my favorites, Seth Raynor, in 1924, Yeamans Hall sits on land that used to be the site of a 17th century plantation owned by the Yeamans family. When the country club was founded, it was built to attract wealthy northern financial men to Charleston in the fall and winter with 200-300 house sites. Today, it continues to be a successful private club with what I imagine to be one of the toughest waiting lists to add your name to in the country. What makes Yeamans Hall my favorite in South Carolina? People have asked me when making this list what criteria I’ve used, and it really comes down to three things: 1) The feeling you have when playing it, 2) How well you can remember each hole after the round, and 3) How badly you want to tee it up again on #1 after tapping in on #18. Maybe I’m biased because I grew up in SC, but for me, I’ve never played a course which puts me in a calmer/happier mental state and one where I want to tee it up again on #1 after I’m finished than Yeamans. It’s just such a fun course to play! If you have had the pleasure of playing it, I’m curious to hear if you enjoyed it as much as me ⛳️

Please support Simon undertaking this challenge 👏👇👇👇In aid of RNID #hearing #audpeeps #RNID #hearingimplants #audiology #otology #ent

The best thing about donating to a charitable cause is that.... you donate and make a difference. Sometimes you may think that if I do not donate X amount, it's not worth it or what will people think. On the other hand, in times like the present one, where a large section of the population in most parts of the world, is bearing the burnt of constantly high prices, one may feel the need to not spend much on anything that is perceived to be necessary. Well, in times like these the charitable causes need our support the most. And guess what, every #donation, no matter how small it is, counts. This is where power of community comes to work. For example, I am running in this year's #tcslondonmarathon for raising £ 2000 for Get Kids Going!, a UK based #charity, inspiring differently abled youngsters to compete in sporting events, from start to paralympic level providing them full support. As of today, I have managed to raise £ 562. I have four more weeks to complete the goal. So, - if 1438 of my 6615 #LinkedIn connections choose to donate £ 1 each - if 719 of my 1200 #UK based LinkedIn connections choose to donate £ 2 each - if 480 of my 1000 #London based LinkedIn connections choose to donate £ 3 each I will reach my target. Sharing below the link to donate to my cause, with great hope:

🚴♂️ Cycling Towards a World Free of MS! 🚴♀️ Hey friends, family, and fellow change-makers! 🌟 We've embarked on an incredible journey to make a difference in the lives of those affected by multiple sclerosis. 🌍 MS is a relentless challenge, but together, we can be the driving force for positive change. 🌈 Join our team as we gear up for Bike MS, a transformative fundraising ride reshaping the future for individuals battling MS. Every pedal, every mile, and every dollar raised is a step closer to a world free of MS. Our training is in full swing, and our commitment is unwavering. We're reaching out to YOU, our incredible community, to join us in this meaningful endeavor. 🤝 💙 HOW YOU CAN HELP: 1. **Donate:** Your contribution, big or small, fuels our mission. Every dollar propels us forward in the fight against MS. 2. **Join Our Team:** Lace up those cycling shoes and pedal alongside us! Your presence magnifies our impact, and the more, the merrier! 🎯 OUR AMBITIOUS GOAL: We've set our sights high because we believe in the power of collective support. Together, we can reach new heights and make a lasting impact on those facing the challenges of MS. 🌟 BE PART OF THE CHANGE: Click the link to donate or join our team! Let's create a ripple effect of compassion, strength, and hope. https://lnkd.in/d4KWPZpf Your support means the world to us and to those living with MS. Let's pedal with purpose, creating a future where MS is just a memory. 🚴♂️💪🚴♀️ #BikeMS #EndMS #CyclingForACause #DonateToday #MSAwareness #TogetherWeRide

While engaging with our first 100 children in Ketu Slum through various activities like football, karate, and dance, we were struck by their enthusiasm and talent. Four exceptional children caught our attention, showcasing remarkable skills and potential. As we spoke with each of them, we discovered that they had been out of school, despite their evident desire to learn. We decided to support their education by enrolling them in school. To better understand their needs and provide comprehensive support, we chose to visit their families and familiarize ourselves with their home environments. This will enable us to provide a more tailored approach to helping them succeed. During our visit, we were struck by the stark reality of their living conditions. The families of these talented children are struggling to access basic necessities like food, clean water, and sanitation. We realized that their educational journey is intimately tied to their overall well-being, and that addressing these fundamental needs is crucial to their success. We are committed to providing support not only for their education but also for the basic amenities that will help them thrive. ♦️Donate:♦️ Account Name: Slum2Stardom Association 🏦 Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank Account Number: 0914683273  - #NAIRA Account Number: 0917016302  - £POUNDS Account Number: 0917016319 - €EURO Account Number: 0917016292  - $US DOLLARS With your help, we can make a meaningful difference in their lives and empower them to reach their full potential. #funding #Fundrising #Charity #Foundation #Philantrophy

https://lnkd.in/eEGxpyzb Ben Franklin's Investing to Give strategy can allow anyone to become a philanthropist. Here is the inspiring story of a Vermont janitor who donated a life-changing fortune to his local hospital and library, all thanks to long-term dividend growth investing. Week 19 of my vegan ultra experiment. Week 1: 61.1 miles Week 2: 61.7 miles Week 3: 62.3 miles Week 4: 62.9 miles Week 5: 63.5 miles Week 6: 64.1 miles Week 7: 64.7 miles Week 8: 65.3 miles Week 9: 65.9 miles Week 10: 66.5 miles Week 11: 67.1 miles Week 12: 67.7 miles Week 13: 90.2 miles (3.5 marathons) Week 14: 78.6 miles (3 marathons) Week 15: 72.6 miles (2.8 marathons) - 5.4 lb weighted vest Week 16 (Austin Marathon week): 81.1 miles (3 marathons) - 8.5 lb weighted vest Week 17 7.9 miles/52.4 miles (sick with Gastritis) - 11.6 lb weighted vest Week 18: 53.8/52.4 miles (2.1 marathons) - 14.7 lb weighted vest Week 19 (current week): 11.1 miles/56.7 miles - 17.8 lb weighted vest Total miles walked: 1,165 miles (44.5 marathons, New York, NY - Omaha, NE ) - 9.2 miles per day Total calories burned: 230,8000 (65.9 lbs of fat) Weight Loss: 106.9 Lbs in 33 weeks = 3.2 lbs per week average #charitablegiving #charity #investing #dividends #dividendinvesting

While engaging with our first 100 children in Ketu Slum through various activities like football, karate, and dance, we were struck by their enthusiasm and talent. Four exceptional children caught our attention, showcasing remarkable skills and potential. As we spoke with each of them, we discovered that they had been out of school, despite their evident desire to learn. We decided to support their education by enrolling them in school. To better understand their needs and provide comprehensive support, we chose to visit their families and familiarize ourselves with their home environments. This will enable us to provide a more tailored approach to helping them succeed. During our visit, we were struck by the stark reality of their living conditions. The families of these talented children are struggling to access basic necessities like food, clean water, and sanitation. We realized that their educational journey is intimately tied to their overall well-being, and that addressing these fundamental needs is crucial to their success. We are committed to providing support not only for their education but also for the basic amenities that will help them thrive. ♦️Donate:♦️ Account Name: Slum2Stardom Association 🏦 Bank: Guaranty Trust Bank Account Number: 0914683273  - #NAIRA Account Number: 0917016302  - £POUNDS Account Number: 0917016319 - €EURO Account Number: 0917016292  - $US DOLLARS With your help, we can make a meaningful difference in their lives and empower them to reach their full potential. #funding #Fundrising #Charity #Foundation #Philantrophy

TODAY IS AZ GIVES DAY!!! Please consider donating to 180 Sports. Please help us with our goal! #AZGivesDay #180Sports #ArizonaCoaches #AthleteDevelopment #SportsTraining #CoachTraining #YouthSports #SportsEducation #SupportLocalSports #AthleteEmpowerment

10 DAY COUNTDOWN TO 72km/ 44 miles WALK FOR MND (anticipated walking time around 16 hours straight!). To put in to context attachments (in comments) are just the training walks from August. This also does not show full 2 walks where the watch died ( the second pic was actually 2 miles further)!!! This is just WALKING 🚶♀️🚶♀️ It does not account for life - including my last month at job before moving to a new one (in Cardiff!), a bout of food poisoning, a taylor swift concert, a new puppy, kids bday, a leaving party hosted at mine, birthdays (one including a visit to Suffolk) and the school holidays! To say fitting the training walks into the diary was challenging is absolutely an understatement. In fact, it became life being fitted in between the training! You think that is tough.....try actually walking these distances. The longest single walk was over 36 miles, and over the BH weekend Judi Bonham and I walked over 47 miles. We are now in the tethering stages and are supposed to be building our energy reserves. I started my new job (finished last one Friday and started this one Monday) and this week commuting to the office in Cardiff every day as I get used to new systems etc. I am also off to Brussells this weekend. So, it's not really that restful. It's a challenge, alright! However, it pales when comparing it to the battle MND sufferers face. Imagine for a few moments what it would feel like to lose complete control over your body. Knowing this condition will take your last breath on this planet because there is NO CURE. All the while, your loved ones watching as the person they love becomes someone they no longer recognise. PLEASE SUPPORT US IF YOU CAN. Every penny and pound counts! https://lnkd.in/eWJdqk-9 Elaine Warwicker Bella Chambers Kay Hamblin Hayley Parker Judi Bonham aka THE DREAM TEAM #Motorneurons #charity #MNDA #challenge #team #justgiving