My Activity Tracking
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My target 31 mi
I’m taking on the Mayday Mile challenge to support RNLI volunteers
Hi,
I am hoping to walk one mile every day in May to raise money for RNLI and I hope you will sponsor me.
Just before Christmas, I fell and broke my leg quite badly. I spent Christmas at Torbay Hospital and received very good care. It was a triumph after five days to walk a few yards to have a shower and not be pushed. Since leaving hospital Rachel and Peter kindly welcomed me to their lovely home.
Slowly I walked a few more steps. After three months I could walk a short distance without a knee brace, using a rollator Gradually, I managed half a mile. Now 4 months after the accident I have just walked a mile with one stick!
So, to say thank you, I am supporting the RNLI in their heroic life-saving work and hope you will sponsor me. A penny a mile or a pound a mile, or whatever - it all adds up. Either on line at https://fundraise.rnli.org/fundraisers/marcusbraybrooke/mayday-mile or send cash or cheques payable to RNLI to me at Springend Cottage, Stokeinteignhead, Devon TQ12 4QL.
Thank you very much
For those who do not know me, I am a retired vicar, author and interfaith and peace activist - see www.marcusbraybrooke.com
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?
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My Achievements
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Self donated
Reached 25% of fundraising target
Reached 50% of fundraising target
Reached 75% 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 75% of distance target
Reached 100% of distance target
My Updates
A Devon Track
Saturday 4th May
Walking with Stormy Sam
Friday 3rd May Today, I joined Stormy Sam and other members of Teignmouth RNLI, including Anna, who had just run in the London Marathon, to walk the whole length and back of Teignmouth sea front - a good mile. Lots of people gave money to the collection box - and the children loved RNLi Millie. My daughter Rachel and her husband Peter, who have been so supportive and a grandaughter's dog called Barnaby came too Share
Friday 3rd May
Thursday 2nd May I am hoping to do my daily walk tomorrow along the sea front in Teignmouth
May 1st
Wednesday 1st May So the walking now really starts - although I have been training for a couple of weeks - and the knee seems to be coping.Thank you to my Sponsors
£155
Christopher And Phillida Purvis
£106
Dorothy Clark
Wishing you the very best of luck.
£106
Rabbi Tony Bayfield
Principled and indomitable, caring and generous, always concerned about others. This is Marcus - always has been, always will be. that's why Jacqui and I love him and support him.
£100
Hayley Dartnell
Good luck Marcus!
£100
Anonymous
I am sure you will exceed your target. All good wishes and congratulations!
£62
Jeremy Braybrooke
A real inspiration. After all you have been through a mile a day is a huge challenge but worth it for such a good cause. Good luck!
£53
Nicholas And Vidas
We are very proud of you choosing to support the RNLI and we hope it will help in your recovery greatly too.
£53
Frances House
Congratulations Marcus, a fantastic effort for an amazing organisation. With best wishes, Frances and Bryony
£53
Bernie And Tony
What an amazing thing to do. We wish you every success for your quest. We will be thinking of you and hope the weather will be kind. 😍
£53
Helen Hobin
What a wonderful way to help the RNLI! You’ve been so patient and determined with keeping active despite breaking your leg Grandpa, and your hard work is very inspiring! I’m sure Grandma will be cheering you on. Lots of love from Antarctica Xx
£51
Lucy Slade
Well done Marcus!
£50
Anonymous
Yet more inspiration from you. Thanks so much for your example
£50
Bruce Wilmot
Best of Luck Marcus, all good wishes Bruce & Jane Wilmot (Alasdairs Parents)
£38.16
Jackie Tabick
Twice 18 for life! You have given such meaning to all our lives.
£35
Anonymous
£35
Marcus Braybrooke
£32.86
Peter And Suzanne
Good luck Marcus - we’ll be cheering you from just up the road.
£32.86
Vinod And Sudha Kapashi
£32.86
Rachel Hobin
Dad, you are an inspiration. You badly fractured your leg just before Christmas, and now you are aiming to walk a mile a day in May for the RNLI!! Well done and good luck!
£32.24
John Good
£32
Janet Budd
Dear Marcus, We are full of admiration for the effort you are making to raise funds for RNLI, a charity which we are happy to support. Philip & I wish you every blessing on your endeavours. Our love, Janet & Philip Budd
£31.80
Liz Gruenstern
What an achievement! Enjoy you daily mile in May.
£31
Hilda Hobin
All the best, Good Luck!
£31
Wendy & Antonia
We’ll be cheering you with every mile!
£31
Sarah And Chris Parsons
Grandpa you are amazing and such an inspiration! Good luck!
£31
Kathryn & Chris Wolff
Wow, Grandpa! I can't believe your first response to being discharged from breaking your leg is to volunteer to walk a mile a day for a month! ...or, actually, I can believe it all too well. Honestly. You're such an inspiration, as always. We love you so much, and wish you the best of luck, Kathryn and Chris xx
£30
Anna And Alasdair
Grandpa you are amazing! We wish you all the best of luck and what a fantastic cause. Lots of love, Anna and Alasdair xxx
£30
Carole Newman
Wishing you good luck such a great Charity to support .
£26
Ann & Gerry Wells
Well done Marcus
£21.20
Gill Kibble
Good luck I hope your rehabilitation goes well
£21.20
Pat Walker
Good Luck Marcus, we’ll be thinking of you 🥰
£21.20
Vera Baker
£21.20
Philip Shrimpton
Well done.
£21.20
Anonymous
You are an example to us all.
£21.20
Sheila Puri
£21.20
Natasha Eliot
Brilliant challenge!
£21.20
Miriam And Nick Slade
Best of luck, Marcus. What an inspiring man you are! We will be thinking of you.
£21.20
Mark Davies
£21.20
Brooke Young
Congratulations on your recovery Marcus! Your determination and fighting spirit is inspiring. God bless!
£21
Catherine Newnham
Good luck with your challenge for an excellent cause.
£21
Hesham Abdalla
What an incredible effort for a worthy cause! Best of luck
£21
Elizabeth And Peter
Well done Marcus, you are a star!
£20
Mike & Becky Parsons
What a remarkable achievement Marcus, and a very worthy cause to walk for. You are inspirational in so many ways through this act of fundraising, and an example to us all of how to live life well.
£10.60
Anonymous
£10.60
Jo Mcmahon
£10.60
Nuala And Darren James
Sarah’s told me your story and it is truly inspirational! Good luck with your challenge! Sarah and I will attempt to cheer you on by joining you in some miles from Clifton Hampden with the dogs in tow! 🙂
£10.60
Rosemary Charles
Remembering Marcus from Frindsbury days! Good wishes for the walks.
£10.60
Alan Race
£10.60
Lucy Cadbury
Good luck Marcus, amazing feat and a really worthy cause.
£10
Sarah Hiscox
Good luck!
£10
Ken & Rosy Holland
Well done for taking on this challenge Marcus. You have done remarkably well after breaking your leg. We wish you every success in raising money for such a wonderful cause.
£10
Helena Cermakova
What a great thing to do Marcus, take care, all blessings Helena
£7.95
Toby Lawrence
£5.30
Anonymous
£5.30
Anonymous
£5
Heidi
£3
Leo
Good Luck - Great cause!
