TraceysTrek
Friday 1st November 2024
UK
Tracey Howe
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TraceysTrek
WHO - I am Tracey Howe a 60 year old former Physiotherapist and retired Professor of Rehabilitation Sciences. I retired early to be a full time carer for my wife Angela.
WHAT - in 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
£2,563.08
+£452.50 Gift Aid
raised of £100,000 target
by 72 supporters
Supporters 72
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J1 day, 22 hours
Jean M
You are an inspiration & I know Angela would be so proud of you. Good luck with your training & the trek 👍
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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3 days, 4 hoursAnonymous
£ 10.00
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3 days, 6 hours
Anonymous
£ 10.00
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R3 days, 19 hours
Raven Connelly
Hey your son Will shared this!
Omg you’re so powerful!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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m3 days, 20 hours
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!
£ 10.00
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4 days, 1 hour
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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L1 week
Laura & Alison @ FitSteps
Good Luck Tracey! What an amazing idea! Safe trekking! Xx
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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S1 week, 5 days
Susan Sinclair
Good luck on your trek - a big adventure for a great cause.
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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J1 week, 5 days
Joanne fitsteps
All the best on your amazing adventure. Happy to support such worthwhile causes. X
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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J2 weeks, 2 days
Jen Clarke
You are such an inspiration Tracey! I can't wait to join you on the Moray Coastal Trail.
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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K2 weeks, 2 days
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 :)
£ 20.00
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R3 weeks, 1 day
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
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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M3 weeks, 2 days
Mandy
Good luck Tracey. Bridget told me of your amazing endeavour after the sad loss of Angela. Best wishes, Mandy
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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C3 weeks, 3 days
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 ........???
Claire xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx -
e3 weeks, 4 days
elaine
This journey will make many memories and allow you healing time, too. Safe journey.
£ 20.00
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4 weeksStephen Ashford
Well done Tracey on embarking on your mammoth trek. You have my support!
£ 10.00 (+£2.50)
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4 weeks, 1 day
Anonymous
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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4 weeks, 1 day
Anonymous
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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J1 month
Jackie (yoga class)
Wishing you good luck on your epic journey and hope it helps you with your healing process, take care x
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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N1 month
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!
$ 50.00
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M1 month
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!
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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D1 month
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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S1 month, 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
£ 50.00
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D1 month, 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
£ 200.00
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C1 month, 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
£ 30.00
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J1 month, 1 week
Jo laver
Yr an inspiration, Ange will be with you & poppy all the way. Best wishes, Jo x
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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J1 month, 1 week
Julius and Jackie
So very sorry to hear about Angela. All the best for the trek.
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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A1 month, 2 weeks
Aradhana
What an incredible journey with your fur baby
Poppy to raise vital funds. Wishing you both well xx
£ 30.00 (+£7.50)
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L1 month, 2 weeks
Liz and Paul
Good luck and although we didn't know Ange personally we know she was a very special person.
£ 20.00 (+£5.00)
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B1 month, 2 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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1 month, 3 weeks
Allison Edwards
In memory of lovely Angela. Good luck Tracey will definitely be seeing you on your Trek xx
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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E1 month, 3 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
£ 50.00 (+£12.50)
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M2 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 ❤️👏🏻👏🏻.
$ 50.00
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2 months, 4 weeks
Anonymous
£ 25.00
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3 months
Anonymous
£ 100.00 (+£25.00)
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