WOMANKIND would like to congratulate trustee Atul Patel on his recent completion of a 192 mile coast-to-coast sponsored walk.? What a way to celebrate turning 50!
“I had always wanted to do the walk as a personal challenge, but when I decided to use it to raise money for charity, I knew WOMANKIND was the only choice,” said Atul, a senior management consultant with extensive experience in the voluntary sector. “I feel very privileged to be involved with WOMANKIND.? It’s an organization with a tremendous amount to give”.
Having never walked long distances before, Atul traversed England from St Bees in Cumbria to Robin Hood’s Bay near Scarborough, walking 8 hours a day for a 10 day stretch.? “I enjoyed every single day,” he said, “especially the celebratory fish and chips at the end!”
Atul was joined by a total of 14 others along part of the way, including 5 children ranging from ages 12 to 15, for parts of his walk, braving atrocious weather and treacherous terrain.? Along the way, he chatted to them all about WOMANKIND’s work, and now they’re all converts to our cause!
A big thank you to Atul and all his walking partners.? An incredible £5,192 has been raised for WOMANKIND! ?
If you would like to undertake a challenge to raise money for WOMANKIND Worldwide, we’d love to hear from you.? Take a look at our fundraising page, or contact Julia Czastka on 0207 549 0381 or julia@womankind.org.uk
