Well, we did it!
Just over a week ago, Harry and I completed the Diabetes UK One Million Step Challenge, finishing with a big final walk and, most importantly, reaching that magical one million steps! ππ£
What started back in June as a challenge to keep me active and raise some money for a charity very close to my heart turned into quite an adventure. There were plenty of long walks, lots of pram pushing and more step-counting than I ever thought possible!
Harry has been my little walking companion throughout, happily travelling along in his pram β usually asleep while I did all the hard work! π
I was diagnosed with diabetes when I was just nine years old, so Diabetes UK is a charity that means a huge amount to me. Over the past 25 years, Iβve seen incredible changes in diabetes care and technology, and I hope we continue to see even more progress over the next 25.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of everyone who supported us, weβve now raised Β£920! β€οΈ Iβm absolutely thrilled that weβve got so close to the Β£1,000 mark, and if anyone would still like to donate, the fundraising page remains open.
And, as it turns out, we finished the challenge at exactly the right timeβ¦
Because just a few days later, I managed to break my ankle! π€¦ββοΈπ
So, in hindsight, getting that millionth step in when we did was very fortunate timing! I think my body had clearly decided that one million was quite enough, thank you very much. π
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated, shared our fundraiser, sent messages, encouraged us, joined us for walks or simply followed along with our progress. Your support has been amazing, and it has meant so much to both Harry and me.
One million steps complete. Β£934 raised. And nowβ¦ time to put my feet up! β€οΈπ£
If you can help Debbie and Harry get that golden Β£1000, please donate what you can today! https://step.diabetes.org.uk/fundraising/debbies-fundraising-page1167
