2025 miles in 2025 for 2wish Cymru

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Originally, my plan was 2025 km which is nearly 1259 miles. I chatted with my sister who decided to join the challenge. We decided between the two of us to now try 2025 Miles. My aim is to do at least 2025 km with Cath contributing to the rest.

As at 31st January 2025 – 275 Miles

We aim to get to our target with a variety of mainly walking.

Dog Walks – Cath does this daily as she has a dog that loves walks. I have a lazy dog, who if he decides to walk prefers a one mile loop only!

I have entered the Manchester Marathon in April 25 with Evans younger brother, a six hour cut off to complete the event is concerning at the moment but I’ve written myself a six- month training plan.

Cath and myself are completing the Gower Ultra in July – 100km in 2 days , so lots of long training walks to train for that.

Hopefully I will have another event late Autumn to keep me walking.

2 Wish

2Wish stepped in right away after Evans death. Most people around us expected support from a police liaison officer and our GP, however, this support does not happen. Jo, our immediate support, guided us by liaising between us and the police with the questions we had. Jo arranged for Evan’s fingerprints to be taken so I have a necklace made. Jo also advised on coping skills that other parents had found these helpful for trying to sleep and eat. I really struggled with both of these issues. We had a memory box with two elephants. One was supposed to go in with Evan, however , we had a natural burial, so this was not possible. One elephant stays on Evan’s shelf in the dining room with his photo and lamp. The other stays with his brother. The charity arranged 8 sessions of reflexology to try and help me sleep. I really appreciated those sessions. They also provided counseling for my parents and nephew. Additionally, they offered EDMR therapy for myself.

2Wish are such a valuable charity. This year, I’m looking at raising as much funds as possible so 2wish can support other families who suddenly lose a child.