Barefoot Walk

On Thursday 16th July 2026 I will be walking barefoot from my home in Basingstoke to the DEBRA head office in Bracknell to raise money in support of those suffering with EB, an excruciating condition which currently has no cure.
 
EB is short for epidermolysis bullosa. Inherited EB is a group of rare and incredibly painful genetic skin conditions that cause the skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch. With skin as fragile as a butterfly’s wings, EB is often referred to as ‘butterfly skin’.
 
The route I am walking will cover approximately UPDATE: 26.6 miles (42.8km, previously 35km) and likely take me over 12 hours to complete.
 
The pain I will undoubtedly feel during the walk will be nothing compared to the unimaginable suffering those with EB face every single day.
 
Through undertaking this challenge I want to raise awareness of EB through you my family and friends as well as through your friends and family too. Together we can all help make a difference!

Some of you may know how big a challenge this is for me not only doing barefoot but given my heart condition and the possibility of facing triggers that cause me to blackout (collapse). At times along the way I am going to have to dig deep and push on to the finish.

Over the coming months I will share training videos, details of the route and more updates. 
 
Any donation no matter how big or small will mean so very much!
 
Thank you!
Andy ♥️

For more information about EB. please see the link below.

Epidermolysis bullosa (EB): symptoms, treatment, and care | DEBRA UK

If you have been inspired and want to get involved please see the link below.

Fundraising ideas | DEBRA UK