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Tim Adlam and Rachel Cunliffe are raising money for Stepping Stones-District Specialist Centre For Children With Special Needs, Designability and MULTIPLE SYSTEM ATROPHY TRUST
Tim and his sister Rachel spent their early childhood on the South Downs. Tim grew up to become an engineer and clinical scientist, leading teaching, design, and research. He finds working with people to develop assistive technology very rewarding.
In 2024 Tim was diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy - a degenerative condition that affects movement, balance, speech and other body functions like controlling blood pressure, continence, swallowing and breathing. There are no cures or treatments and this condition will significantly shorten Tim’s life. His ‘bucket list’ includes a long distance challenge walk and the South Downs Way is the perfect opportunity to spend time with family and friends in a place of many memories, while raising money for causes close to his heart. Tim has already lost much of his mobility so will be tackling the trek with his Tramper - an off-road mobility scooter.
Along with his sister and assorted family and friends he will be travelling the 100-mile footpath from Winchester to Eastbourne in July. He hopes to raise money in aid of three charities:
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We made it! We arrived in Eastbourne after the team covered the 100miles from Winchester. It has certainly been a challenge and we couldn’t have made it without the support we received along the way. We are tired but feel accomplished, and many great memories are stacked away for the future. Thank you all for the part you played - our fundraising target is well and truly smashed, and we know that will make such a difference to our charities and the folk they support.
🎵🎶’The road is lo-o-ng, with many a winding turn…’ but after a successful day of practically 14 miles, there are less than 10 to finish off tomorrow. Today the breeze was most welcome, and we enjoyed the company of the littlies for a short stretch as some of Tim’s nieces were able to join us too.
Day 7 has come and gone, along with another 13.6 miles… only 22 left!
The day was hot but the views were spectacular, and today we finished on a downhill rather than an up, which was welcome. The route took in grassland, cows, Devil’s Dyke and even a pub so we could have chips at lunchtime 😀🥾
Tomorrow is our penultimate day and the thought of the finish line is spurring us on. See you for Day 8 soon!
Day 6 was hot! Our walkers have covered 12.6 miles with some steep hills. They take their toll on the tramper battery! But Tim is enjoying plotting solutions to the various transport challenges and best route over obstacles.
Picture from Chanctonbury Ring.
Day 5… our longest, and hottest so far, and over 1800 feet of ascent. Some tired but accomplished walkers. Ably supported by uncles and cousins who supplied water, ice creams and moral support. We passed the halfway point, hooray! Onwards and upwards to day 6.
Charity number: 1012556
Charity number: 256335
Charity number: 1137652
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Well done Tim!
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Thank you Tim for sharing your reasons for this impressive undertaking to raise funds for 3 worthwhile charities. Hoping you enjoyed the experience.
We were please to have the opportunity to give support.
Amazing to work with you, Tim. Hope the walk was incredible. All the best
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Fantastic achievement - well done Tim and all the support team
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Well done Tim & support team!
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