Hi there, for those who don't know me, my name is Dug, I'm 42 (born in 1982) I live in Nuneaton but was born in Leicester, I've always been adventurous, such as riding on a elephant in Thailand to doing a tandem skydive from 12,000 ft (2.2 miles)
on my 30th birthday & swimming with a dolphin etc. however I wanted a real challenge
About my stroke
Unexpectedly in February 2022, I had a stroke, thankfully it didn't take my mobility or my speech but it did unfortunately take my far left monocular peripheral visionon my 30th birthday & swimming with a dolphin etc. however I wanted a real challenge
I am planning on walking from lands end to John o'groats, sleeping & eating as I go, there's no time limit or schedule, I will do as much walking as I want to do daily.
Although the most direct route is only 874 miles, I plan to divert to some places on the way, especially as i may not get another chance to do it again, if you've got any suggestions for diversions, please e-mail me at: DBWDetours@gmail.com
Track my progress
Although the direct route is only 874 miles, I plan to divert to some places on the way, especially as i may not get another chance to do it again, if you've got any suggestions for diversions, please e-mail me at: DBWDetours@gmail.com
Every step we take together can make a difference for stroke survivors and their families.
As much as this walk is a personal challenge for myself it's also a chance to aid my recovery, I want to raise as much as possible to highlight the not so common signs of a stroke, helping more people survive & have full & healthy lives,
Please can you donate what you can, every penny counts using any of the following links
Your contributions can help make this walk a success in more ways than one. Take a look at the list of items and services i need for the journey. These include essentials like:
Camping stove
Gas canisters
First aid kits
Food/snack supplies
Power banks
Subscription services
Let me know what you can contribute by click this link below.
"I’m incredibly grateful for the support of my family, friends, and everyone who’s joined me on this journey. Together, we can create a brighter future for stroke survivors everywhere. Thank you for being a part of my story."
"I’ll be sharing daily updates, photos, and videos from the walk. Follow along to see the highs, the lows, and everything in between. Your support keeps me going, one step at a time."
About Me
I’m on a mission to raise awareness for stroke survivors and their families. Inspired by my own journey, I’ve set out on a life-changing walk to spread hope, encourage early stroke recognition, and support vital research.
