I’m taking on the Mayday Mile Challenge to support RNLI volunteers
This May, I’m completing a mile-a-day challenge to help RNLI crews save lives at sea.
During summertime, more people flock to beaches and coastal towns to make the most of everything they have to offer – from glorious sunshine to adventurous watersports. And as temperatures rise, so do calls from people in trouble in the water.
By answering this Mayday call and giving a gift today, you can make a real, lifesaving difference. Your kindness will help give volunteers everything they need to launch to the rescue, and make sure they’re ready to face their busiest season.
Will you sponsor my RNLI Mayday Mile Challenge and support the courageous crews?
My Achievements
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Self donated
Reached 25% of fundraising target
Reached 50% of fundraising target
Reached 100% of fundraising target
Added a Blog Post
Shared fundraising page
Reached 25% of distance target
Reached 50% of distance target
Reached 100% of distance target
My Updates
The Final Day 31st May
Sunday 1st Jun This May Day Challenge is dedicated to my dear late partner Bill Henderson who was a staunch supporter of the RNLI and who sadly passed away last December. Bill and I took up this challenge in 2023 raising over £600. My walk yesterday was around the area where I live and clocked up 1.75 miles. In total for the month I have walked approximately 78 miles which is quite good for an 82 year old! Such a good charity to support.x ShareCatch Up from 27th May
Saturday 31st May Tuesday 27th saw me walk 1.25 miles as I was travelling home by train from Cornwall.Catch up
Monday 26th May Over the past three days, I have walked several times on the beach, visited a Japanese Garden in a lovely village called St. Mawgan. Am well on target covering 8.02 miles over the three days. Home tomorrow afternoon. ShareToday 22nd May
Thursday 22nd May My walk today entailed the exercising of Ziggy & Max the two labradors. Going out twice created a walk of 3 miles. ShareMy Progress
Wednesday 21st May Monday 29thMy Daily Progress
Sunday 18th May Saturday 17th brought a dog walk in the morning and a trip to London to see a show. This involved lots of walking and my total walk for the day was 5.75 miles. ShareMy Progress Friday 16th May
Friday 16th May Went with Ziggy the black labrador and Marji on a lovely wooded walk locally. Achieved 3 miles and with an additional walk last night makes a total of 5 miles. ShareMy Daily Progress
Thursday 15th May Today wasn't very warm. No sun and a cool breeze. I was out early and walked 1.85 miles. Glad to get back to warm up! ShareMy Daily Progress 14th May
Wednesday 14th May Today I walked to the very nice Italian cafe & treated myself to coffee & pastry.Tuesday 13th May
Tuesday 13th May Nearly half way through the challenge. Went for a walk in Cobham to a very nice Italian Coffee Shop. Enjoyed an iced latte which cooled me down ready fir the Walk back. Achieved 2.19 miles today.Catch Up Blog
Monday 12th May The past few days have been eventful. Saturday was spent in London - 2.50 miles. Sunday 11th May - a walk around RHS Wisley plus a local walk - 4.90 miles. Monday 13th - walked Ziggy the labradori to a very nice lake - 3.25 miles. Am clocking up the miles very well. ShareThursday 8th
Thursday 8th May Today I was out at 8.25 a.m. to do a walk round the village. When I returned I had clocked up 1.75 miles. However, a busy day at home in the house and garden has created a reading of 12,461 steps which equates to 5.43 miles in total. Not sure that these additional steps count. ShareWednesday 7th May
Thursday 8th May It was my turn to do a shift at the RNLI shop in Fleetwood. I arrived in Fleetwood early so that I could do part of my mile before the shop opened. I then continued the rest of my walk by getting off the bus too soon for my stop, and walking home the rest of the way. I achieved 1.75 miles. ShareTuesday 6th May
Wednesday 7th May Yesterday I walked 3.1 miles mainly around Poulton & a walk back from a local Garden Centre. ShareMonday 5th
Tuesday 6th May Today I went a walk round the village and walked l.5 miles. I then spent the rest of the day gardening and my total walk for the day was 4.5 miles. Amazing how the steps mount up. ShareSunday 4th May
Monday 5th May Today was spent in the garden, cutting lawns, weeding and watering as we have had very little rain recently. To my surprise, I clocked up 2.57 miles. I am pleased with my total progress so far. ShareFriday's activity
Saturday 3rd May Today Iryna and I went into Cleveleys in the morning, taking in a long walk on the promenade, coffee (no cake)! We browsed the shops and returned home for lunch. In the afternoon we went into Poulton and had a good walk round. I enjoyed showing Iryna our local village and explaining a part of its history. Walked 4 miles again which pleased me. ShareMay 1st
Friday 2nd May I was pleased with the start to my challenge as yesterday I walked 4.1 miles. It is amazing how the steps mount up. Today I am sharing my walk with my friend Iryna as we are going for a walk along the promenade in Cleveleys. Good weather so will enjoy our day. ShareMy Daily Progress
Wednesday 30th Apr The eve of 1st May & the start of the challenge. Thank you everyone who has sponsored me & for giving me so much encouragement. ShareThank you to my Sponsors
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Walter Dunn
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Andrew Jordan
Good luck Mum! We are so proud of you ♥️ Andrew and Lisa xxx
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Nicola Jordan
Well done Mum! xxx
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Anonymous
Good Luck, Bernice. Thinking of you. xox
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Ray Jordan
Well done, Bernice. A very worthwhile cause x
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Anonymous
Well done Bernice. From Harry & Alfie x
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Bernice Jordan
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Caroline O'callaghan
Well done Bernice Love Caroline & Matthew
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Anita Proffitt
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Iryna Lisnyj
Well done Bernice in achieving your goal - great support for the RNLI
Good Luck. I know you will succeed.