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My target 31 mi
I’m taking on the Mayday Mile challenge to support RNLI volunteers
This May, I’m completing a mile-a-day challenge.
The RNLI has always been close to my heart.
39 years ago, my Dad set sail on his trawler as usual with 4 crew members. His trawler started to take on water fast and mayday was called. Sadly only 4 out of 5 crew came home. Without the RNLI and the Sea King helicopter, it is unlikely my Dad would have come home either. He was knocked out by a floating log hitting his forehead and severely hypothermic when the lifeboat got to him.
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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
Day 31
Friday 31st May I did it🎉😊💪Day 30
Thursday 30th May Today was a special day as my dad joined me for art of the walk. The an was to walk along mumbles pier to the lifeboat station and hand in £100 that my dad had collected in his savings tin. Unfortunately, the pier was closed for some construction works by the look of it, so we're unable to hand dad's money in person, so he is added it to this online account🥰 I left dad on the pier whilst I went around bracelet bay (to far for dad to walk) and went back to him and we walked back to the car. Special day for me ShareDay 29
Wednesday 29th May Well as soon as I parked up, it started raining! Thankfully it stopped after about 10 mins.Day 28
Tuesday 28th May Well a wet one today. We followed another part of the canal today. Very pretty, saw ducks and coots.Day 27
Monday 27th May Well a simple walk today as both Stella and I are tired from tge longer walk yesterday.Day 26
Sunday 26th May Our longest walk so far😊💪Day 25
Saturday 25th MayDay 25
Saturday 25th May I waiting for the evening to walk today as it was quite sticky.Day 24
Friday 24th May Today I was in my childhood town Penarth visiting my parents, so decided to take Stella around Cosmeston Lakes.Day 23
Thursday 23rd May Today we went to Aberdare Country Park. I was up in that area and it's a lovely place to walk. Stella was watching the swans by the lake, they probably watered what she was.... All fluff😂 ShareDay 23
Thursday 23rd MayDay 22
Wednesday 22nd May Stella and I went for walk out of the village towards Gellinudd and back through the cow field.Day 21
Tuesday 21st May Well I decided to explore a footpath on the edge of the village with Stella.Day 20
Monday 20th May An evening walk for us as it was far too hot after the stables today.Day 19
Sunday 19th May It's a warm day today so needed a shaded walk for Stella to enjoy.Day 19
Sunday 19th MaySay 18
Saturday 18th May My shortest walk to date, just a little over a mile.Day 17
Friday 17th May A walk around Gelli Hir again, this time no rain. I paused at various places and watched the birds on the feeders. Such a beautiful place to beDay 16
Thursday 16th May Just a quiet walk around the estate behind my house.Day 15
Wednesday 15th May Halfway there! I needed a flat walk today after the terrain the last 2 days. Due to my spinal issues, loose/slippy footing and hills reek havoc with my body. 20 years ago, it never would have been an issue.Day 14
Tuesday 14th May Went to Penlligaer Woods on my way home from stables. I have walked some of the other side (the M4 cuts through it), this side was new. It was nice to explore somewhere new and I can see there are other routes to explore ShareDay 13
Monday 13th May Well what a stark contrast in weather from the last week. Very wet, pretty breezy and a tad cooler.Day 12
Sunday 12th May After most of the day was very hot, when the weather started to cool, I took the opportunity to go for a walk and took little Stella with me. She hasn't been a fan of the heat (nor me to be honest!), so it was nice evening walk ShareDay 11
Saturday 11th May Very hot day today.Day 10
Friday 10th May Very warm day today, just a slow walk around part of the village. No Stella as far to hot for her ShareDay 9
Thursday 9th May Today is going to be hot, so Stella and I went for a walk to end of village and along the beginnings of a footpath and through the estate home. The village has many footpaths around it and the estate has a lot of cut thoughts so it's nice to do loops and figure of 8 walks ShareDay 8
Wednesday 8th May My car went to garage for it's repair first thing. I got the bus to Pontadawe, but the next bus home was an hours wait, so I took the opportunity to walk home. The first mile was very hard going for me as its uphill and hills are difficult with my bad leg. But I took my time, paused when pain got bad and made it home😊 ShareDay 7
Tuesday 7th May Had an hour between time I got off train to next available bus home.Day 7
Tuesday 7th MayDay 6
Monday 6th May Mum and Stella joined me for a walk through another part of the cow field and back today.Day 4
Saturday 4th MayDay 3
Friday 3rd May Today mum, Stella and I went for a stroll around part of the village after I got back from the stables.Day 2
Thursday 2nd May This evening I walked with my little pomeranian Stella and my mum who is visiting around the streets behind where I live.Day 1
Wednesday 1st May So today I had to use public transport because my car needs a repair. The train was delayed which meant I missed the bus I wanted. Next bus was an hour wait, so I killed time and walked between stops to complete my first mile😊 ShareMayday mile challenge
Monday 15th Apr I have decided to take up this challenge because without the RNLI I would have lost my dad 39 years ago.Thank you to my Sponsors
£100
Ralph Dyer
£100
Sue Dyer
Good luck. We are proud of you. Love Mam and Dad xx
£20
Anonymous
Well done Russell
£20
Anonymous
Good luck, know this means a lot to you
£20
Craig Dyer
Well done Naomi, a charity close to our heart that means so much. Craig & Becky
£13
Becky Allen
Proud of you Naomi.
£11
Warren
Well done! Xx
£10.60
Naomi Dyer
£10
Anonymous
Good luck Love Joy
£5.30
Pamela Dimond
You go Naomi. I’m sure you will do it.
£5
Anonymous
Well done With love Seren xx
£4.24
Pam
Well done
£2
Money from dad's collection tin