I'm back!! All moved in and settled in the village.
Last night was the presentation night for the 2011 Louise Smalley walk. All the support teams were thanked and given badges for helping the walkers. I was in support team 1 so I got my very own badge (proud!!) I was amazed how much thanks is given to the support teams. I didn't really think twice about volunteering this year for it but I was made to feel so valued and appreciated.
The walkers all received certificates and well deserved they all were! And most importantly a cheque for £10,000 was handed over to Landmarks in Cresswell which will go a massive way to help them out. They were thrilled to receive that amount of money and there were even tears!!
It was good to be reminded about why I am doing this walk. Joe and Trev both spoke about how much they appreciate how many people do the walk and how much help is given. Trev also spoke about Louise and how this walk keeps her memory alive. I was moved by the emotions shown by both of them and clearly I wasn't the only one as Trev's son made a speech (apparently the first time he has) and took the opportunity to propose to his girlfriend!! Making everyone in the Smalley family even more emotional!!
It was a great evening and I felt inspired by the attitudes of all those who have been involved in this walk from the start. There is so much emotion and pride in this event and hearing these conveyed last night only spurred me on and motivated me even more.
I am still a bit of an outsider in Whitwell but I have loved this event ever since I first heard about it. It makes a wonderful contribution to local charities in the name of a very brave little girl. What better way to honour her memory? I can't wait to be a part of this event next year. I know it will hurt and no doubt they'll be tears but I am now more determined than ever to finish it!
Hopefully I'll do Louise proud!!
Charlotte
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