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Path People - One More Mountain Left To Climb
One more mountain left to climb
Eleven years ago dad died, at just 66 years old, and three years ago I started walking, and crawling, at times, the South West Coast path. ›
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Words by Nell Barrington
I'm raising money for Ward Nine at Musgrove Park Hospital and to find a cure for cancer, a slightly big dream, by supporting the excellent work Blood Cancer UK are doing. Dad (Kit Barrington) was well known for his sporting prowess; he played rugby, squash, golf and cricket, where he scored over 12,000 runs for Bridgwater Cricket Club. He was a fighter and loved a challenge. Despite having a really rare form of leukaemia, he carried on playing and working and succeeded in fighting this insidious disease for more than ten years; with the help and support of the fantastic, compassionate staff at Ward Nine - he was their "miracle".
So in memory of dad, a challenge was needed, and the South West Coast path at 630 miles, and the equivalent of climbing Everest four times, seemed a good choice - mainly if you are like me, scared of heights! Over 513 miles and 58,746 feet covered so far, the fear is still there. But if you want to see truly magnificent scenery, hidden sandy coves - with the bluest sea - as well as all manner of creatures (I saw my first ever adder, black squirrel and a hare all in one day!), then the South West Coast path should definitely be on your bucket list. It has only been possible to get as far as we have so far with the dedicated support of family and friends who have been walking with us, along with my trusty hound, Luna. We have many miles and many feet left to clamber and hope to raise another £1000. We must have gone wrong in some places as we will have done more than 680 miles by the end! If you can join me in supporting the great work by Blood Cancer UK and Ward Nine at Musgrove, in Dad's memory, you can here uk.virginmoneygiving. com/SomeoneSpecial/KitBarrington
Thank you.
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