Tracey's Trek
Friday 1st November 2024
UK
Tracey Howe
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Tracey's Trek
On 1st November 2024 I will be embarking on an epic journey, walking 5000 miles around the coast of Britain, with my dog Poppy, we are calling this TraceysTrek. It will take me 12 months walking on average 20 miles a day in all weathers (snow, gales, heat, rain, hail, floods) and terrains (beaches, sand dunes, cliffs, busy roads) and will involve crossing rivers and estuaries and avoiding or crossing MOD firing ranges and fields of cows!! During this time, I will be living in a van!!
WHY - My wife Angela of 37 years recently died aged only 58 and my sister-in-law currently has breast cancer. Our retirement plan was to tour the UK in a van but now I am grieving and going to be doing it on my own. TraceysTrek will help raise awareness of cancer with 100% of funds raised going to the following cancer charities who gave us tremendous support during Angela’s illness.
• The Beatson
• Marie Curie
• The Brainstrust
• Breast cancer now
• CoppaFeel
See more here https://linktr.ee/traceystrek
Mae taith Tracey yn daith gerdded 5000 milltir o amgylch Prydain i godi arian ar gyfer tair elusen ganser a wnaed gan weddw (Tracey) Angela a fu farw y llynedd. Mae angen unrhyw gefnogaeth a chymorth arni gan y cymunedau y mae'n mynd drwyddynt ond yn bennaf oll, rhywun i yrru'r fan o'r man cychwyn bob dydd, 20 milltir sef y targed dyddiol. Os gall unrhyw un helpu byddai Tracey yn ddiolchgar iawn.
Gall unrhyw un a hoffai gyfrannu wneud hynny drwy;
Make over
OK so perhaps I’m getting over excited about the start of my trek but I’m supporting Breast Cancer Now and CoppaFeel! So thought I would get in the pink!!
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My route starting 1st November
I’m ready to start!! Here is my route for November. If I’m in your area please get in touch. I’m looking for places to park my van Priscilla, local knowledge about the coastal route, people to walk with me or just cheer me on. Thanks in advance TraceysTrek@gmail.com Other ways to contact me and more information see https://linktr.ee/traceystrek
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Thank you, thank you
What an amazing thing. We reached £4000 already. Thank you to everyone who has donated. You are awesome xx
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Final training sessions
For the past week I’ve been trekking on the Great Wall of China with my son Will. It’s been tough at times but what an amazing adventure we have had. I hope I’m now ready to start my 5000 mile walk around Britain. Only 10 days to go.
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Our story
This is our story as told by Fiona Russell published in the Sunday Post 29th September the anniversary of Angela’s death.
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Park runs
Trying to mix up my training with a few Park Runs when I can. Getting ready for the Vitality 10,000 in London next month.
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+£885.00 Gift Aid
raised of £100,000 target
by 235 supporters
Supporters 235
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13 hours, 11 minutesAnonymous
Keep on keeping on
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14 hours, 13 minutes
Rebecca Carruthers
Happy to meet you in Costa Carlisle. Best of luck. You’re amazing!
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C2 days, 14 hours
Caroline and Jim
Great work Tracey. Hope you are managing to keep warm! Good luck xx
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J2 days, 15 hours
Julie Edwards
You are so inspirational. Your efforts will make a massive difference to all the charities you're supporting. Keep up the good work. I didn't get chance to meet you but we were in the caravan 2 doors down from you at Newbridge.
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I4 days, 12 hours
Ian
One of the cyclists you met this morning at New Abbey. Godspeed to you.
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G4 days, 15 hours
Gill
Well done on all those miles so far. You are doing great. Keep on keeping on.
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5 days, 17 hours
Anonymous
Good luck. You are amazing! So glad to have bumped into you on our coast. All the best Claire, Steven and Mea 🐾 xx
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S5 days, 17 hours
Sue's bar and gang
You are amazing we all donated because you are raising money for great charity's keep going xx
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J1 week
John L
We were at Sandgreen today and saw your motorhome…amazing undertaking.It was a beautiful day today in Galloway…hope you enjoyed the views
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1 week, 1 day
Anonymous
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1 week, 2 days
Anonymous
Keep the spirits up w
We are with you£ 20.00
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J1 week, 4 days
Janette
Amazing job Tracey. Sending all our love. Lynne says good luck and please take care xxx
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F1 week, 4 days
Fiona & Janice
Lovely to meet you the other day Tracey on the Ayrshire Coastal Path near Dunure. Hope you enjoyed your coffee at The Harbourside (did you try the carrot cake?). Wishing you safe travels and may you always be one step ahead of the high tides 🤞 💕
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C1 week, 5 days
Carol Anne
It was wonderful to meet you and your fabulous friends last night. You are my new heroine Tracey. I will be by your side in spirit. Lots of love!
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1 week, 6 days
Anonymous
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F1 week, 6 days
Fiona
Was lovely to meet Poppy 😊
Wishing you all the very best with your trek and raising funds x£ 10.00
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D2 weeks
David
Nice meeting you on croy beach today. Good luck and happy trials. We were very moved by your story.
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L2 weeks
Lorraine Murray
Met you on Ayr beach thanks for my wee heart. Well done keep strong 🥰
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E2 weeks, 1 day
Eric G
Brings a whole new meaning to "Walk on the Wild Side"
Good Luck on your amazing walk.£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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2 weeks, 2 days
Anonymous
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2 weeks, 2 days
Anonymous
Good luck!
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A2 weeks, 2 days
Alyson Rodger
Good luck, an incredible challenge done to raise money for very worthy charities. Be with you in spirit every step of the way.
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C2 weeks, 2 days
Connor Jackson
My aunties was telling me about this and wow, that's all I can say. Hope you have an adventure of a lifetime ❤️
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L2 weeks, 3 days
Laura
It was lovely to meet you today in Irvine. I think what you are doing is wonderful. Thanks for the wee heart. Wishing you the best of luck!
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b2 weeks, 3 days
bethany
i hope you enjoyed your meal at our cafe! keep going what you’re doing💛
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2 weeks, 4 days
Anonymous
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V2 weeks, 4 days
Val Ness
Good luck Tracey. I'm looking forward to following your travels. X
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F2 weeks, 5 days
Fiona (Cardwell)
Good luck was lovely to meet you today thanks for the wee heart .
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M2 weeks, 5 days
Morag Forsyth
Wishing you and Poppy well-signed paths, reasonable weather and blister-free feet.
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E2 weeks, 6 days
Eric, Ann & Ruaridh
Wishing you well on your trek. Angela would be so proud of you. X
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C2 weeks, 6 days
Carol
What an amazing thing to do! We met via Brainstrust zooms & I want to say good luck & may the weather be kind! Hopefully see you around Ayrshire at some point. Stay safe xx
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
Good luck for your long journey !
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K2 weeks, 6 days
Kay
It was a privilege to have met you both. Tracey please look after yourself. But most of all walk walk walk!!!! You can do it xx
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B2 weeks, 6 days
Brian and Nicola
We met you on your doorstep yesterday, preparing for departure. Best of luck on your journey.
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2 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
I’ve just watched you leave the garden centre in Erskine and wondered what it was about. Very best wishes to you x
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J2 weeks, 6 days
Jo J
Such an inspiring thing to do and amazing charities that mean something to me too
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N3 weeks
Naomi Peter darcey and Phoebe
Tracey you are an inspiration! All the best and we’ll be thinking of you and poppy! You’ve got this 🙌xxx
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L3 weeks, 1 day
Liz Gallop
I hope all your final preparations are going well and thanks for your company on our Great Wall of China trek. Good luck, I'll be thinking of you. I aim to donate £20 each time you hit 1000 more miles.
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E3 weeks, 1 day
Emilie
I followed Angela’s story through Penny. Wishing you all the very best on your journey Tracey
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J3 weeks, 1 day
Jane & Stewart
Wising you so much luck on your amazing fundraiser.
Happy walking and fingers crossed for a mild winter!🤞xx£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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S3 weeks, 2 days
SM
Have the trek of your life! You'll come back even more amazing than you already are!
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B3 weeks, 3 days
Blue
Tracey, you are remarkable, an inspiration and an utter legend. It was such a pleasure and privilege to meet you and Will.
Good luck to you and Poppy on the trek.
Blue xx£ 20.00
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J3 weeks, 4 days
Jacqui McGuckin
Good luck Tracey. Wishing you lots of luck and strength x
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J3 weeks, 6 days
Janice Beech
Good luck it is a great cause and will be a tremendous achievement.
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3 weeks, 6 days
Anonymous
Good luck Tracey and Poppy. Maggie darroch
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V1 month
Vanessa Warwick
Go Tracey! Full of admiration for how you are turning a negative into a positive. You will inspire many other people to do the same. Hope Poppy will be with you throughout the walk as a great support too! x
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V1 month
Vittoria Lutje
Wishing you and Poppy all the best for your amazing and inspiring challenge x
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V1 month
Viv Ryan
After the Great Wall of China, you will ace it!!! See you in Suffolk in May 🙂. Good luck
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L1 month, 1 week
Lydia
To Tracey, may this wonderful purpose carry you gently through your grief. What an amazing way to celebrate your Angela. With all warm wishes from Lydia, the woman on the train to Sheffield a couple of years ago
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D1 month, 1 week
Deborah Spooner
Amazing and poignant adventures ahead for you and Poppy for wonderful causes. All our kindest thoughts for each one of your 5,000 miles ❤️
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T1 month, 1 week
The team at Swift
All the best in Priscilla, keep us up to speed with your journey, lots of love, the Swift team.
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S1 month, 1 week
Susan
This is so inspirational! Good luck and may your blisters be small ones!
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J1 month, 3 weeks
Judith and Alex Davidson
Good luck Tracey! We hope that Priscilla and Pedro will meet a couple of times during your trek!!
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M1 month, 3 weeks
Michael and Jacqui Stewart
Good luck with your mammoth task. Lots of love Michael and Jacqui
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H1 month, 3 weeks
Hannah (from fitsteps) and Keiran
Fantastic challenge Tracey for great causes. Best of luck!
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1 month, 3 weeks
Anonymous
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F1 month, 3 weeks
Flora
You are inspiring us, Tracey, to celebrate life and share the love. Take care of those feet! Xx
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1 month, 4 weeks
Anonymous
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J1 month, 4 weeks
Jez Ford & Deanna Sorensen
Just heard about this from friends Alyson and Mark - amazing, go Tracey, on your fantastic and bold adventure.
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K2 months
Karen & Craig, Jake & Josh
Wow! What a beautiful legacy you are creating! Wishing you (& Poppy) the very best of luck on your epic adventure...Angela will be with you every step of the way and we will look forward to following you through your updates. Lots of love x
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G2 months
Gary Stewart
What you are doing is both fantastic and inspiring, well done and best of luck. Don’t forget to record your experiences so you can write a book to commemorate your success!! ❤️
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M2 months
May Gwynne
Thinking of you and the boys. Such a positive thing coming from an awful experience. Take care of yourself.
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J2 months
Jean M
You are an inspiration & I know Angela would be so proud of you. Good luck with your training & the trek 👍
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2 months
Anonymous
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2 months, 1 week
Anonymous
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R2 months, 1 week
Raven Connelly
Hey your son Will shared this!
Omg you’re so powerful!
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m2 months, 1 week
molly nicolson
This is truly amazing! Can’t wait to watch you on your journey and make Angela proud 🩷 We are in Liverpool if you need any help along this side of the country 👏🏼 Good luck!
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2 months, 1 week
Anonymous
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L2 months, 1 week
Laura & Alison @ FitSteps
Good Luck Tracey! What an amazing idea! Safe trekking! Xx
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S2 months, 2 weeks
Susan Sinclair
Good luck on your trek - a big adventure for a great cause.
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J2 months, 2 weeks
Joanne fitsteps
All the best on your amazing adventure. Happy to support such worthwhile causes. X
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J2 months, 2 weeks
Jen Clarke
You are such an inspiration Tracey! I can't wait to join you on the Moray Coastal Trail.
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K2 months, 2 weeks
Kenna Daisy
Tracey, what an absolute pleasure to meet you! I just helped you with finding the right footwear for your big journey. An amazing cause and so admirable, I wish you all the best :)
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R2 months, 3 weeks
Rowena Kirton
Hi, Tracey, just spotted this on LinkedIn. We're on the south coast - near Lymington - you are welcome to park Priscilla in the drive and stay for a night or two if you need to. Good luck with it all. Rowena xx
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M2 months, 3 weeks
Mandy
Good luck Tracey. Bridget told me of your amazing endeavour after the sad loss of Angela. Best wishes, Mandy
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C2 months, 4 weeks
Claire Ballinger
Dear Tracey
Wishing you love, support and luck with your fantastic plan! An amazing tribute to an amazing person - holding you and Ange in my thoughts and heart. And speaking of hearts, where is that crochet hook ........???
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e2 months, 4 weeks
elaine
This journey will make many memories and allow you healing time, too. Safe journey.
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3 monthsStephen Ashford
Well done Tracey on embarking on your mammoth trek. You have my support!
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3 months
Anonymous
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3 months
Anonymous
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J3 months
Jackie (yoga class)
Wishing you good luck on your epic journey and hope it helps you with your healing process, take care x
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N3 months, 1 week
Nancy Fitton
Dear Tracey, I am so sorry to hear about Angela. Thanks for all of your dedication to Cochrane over the years. I've missed seeing everyone at our meetings these last few years. Best wishes on this wonderful endeavor!
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M3 months, 1 week
Matthew P
Best of luck Tracey. Travel safely and hope you have a wonderful journey. Drop us a message when you reach the North East!
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D3 months, 1 week
Diane Gardner
Dear Tracey
So sorry to read about your Angela. Good luck to you in your walking endeavours. I look forward to reading about how you get on.
Diane ( ex COGC)£ 20.00
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S3 months, 1 week
Stefano & Carlotte Negrini-Kiekens
Thanks for your commitment to Cochrane Rehabilitation, and good luck on your amazing journey! Warmest regards and hope to meet again soon, C&S
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D3 months, 1 week
Darryl and Stephen
Hey, wishing you well on this epic journey. Ange would be so proud, as we are. What a wonderful thing to do in her memory. Lots of love D&S xx
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C3 months, 1 week
Carolyn and Craig Green
Hi Tracy, what an epic challenge, we will no doubt get frequent updates from Debs. Wish you good luck and hope the weather is kind. X
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J3 months, 1 week
Jo laver
Yr an inspiration, Ange will be with you & poppy all the way. Best wishes, Jo x
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J3 months, 2 weeks
Julius and Jackie
So very sorry to hear about Angela. All the best for the trek.
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A3 months, 2 weeks
Aradhana
What an incredible journey with your fur baby
Poppy to raise vital funds. Wishing you both well xx
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L3 months, 3 weeks
Liz and Paul
Good luck and although we didn't know Ange personally we know she was a very special person.
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B3 months, 3 weeks
Bev and Denys
Tracey (and Poppy) you are doing such an amazing thing!
Sending our donation in memory of our special friend Ange, loved and missed so much xx£ 50.00
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3 months, 3 weeks
Allison Edwards
In memory of lovely Angela. Good luck Tracey will definitely be seeing you on your Trek xx
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E3 months, 4 weeks
Elaine McLeod
I have been amazed and inspired by your story and Trek since we met. What an incredible commitment, sacrifice, goal and example of impeccable and impressive organisation - I can't wait to follow you and Poppy
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J4 months, 1 week
Judith Mc (from Fitsteps)
Wow! Your Angela would be amazed and so proud!
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M4 months, 3 weeks
Marguerite Koster
Go Tracey! This is an amazing, worthwhile journey after an exceedingly tough year. Thinking of you and sending good vibes your way ❤️👏🏻👏🏻.
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5 months
Anonymous
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5 months
Anonymous
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