Summary

Welcome to the Cornish Family Coast to Coast Challenge – an 180 miles cross country walk that will take us from St Bees, Cumbria to Robin Hood's Bay, North Yorkshire. Mum, Dad, 5 kids (age 4 - 12 yrs old) and a grandad (72 and counting) will 'walk a mile in the shoes' of families who have been displaced through war, famine, fear or persecution. Over 16 days (come rain, shine or blisters), we will peak mountains, traverse valleys and hike through moor and woods. We’ll be raising money for refugee families who, unlike us, had no choice but to leave their homes – families just like ours and yours.

Our chosen charity, Refugee Action York (RAY), offer practical aid, emotional support and an open door to men, woman, children and families without discrimination. Hear their stories and follow our intrepid journey either online or by our side. In true British style, let us stand (or walk) together in welcoming our newest countrymen to England’s green and pleasant land.

Saturday 2 September 2017

We did it!

THANK YOU!  Thank you to everyone who has supported our efforts with donations, encouragement and even walking alongside us.

We have been very touched by the many comments left on the donation site.  During the walk itself, it became an important daily motivator.  Pushing us forward, and often upwards, as old friends and new accompanied our walks online.  

RAY.  A special good luck to all your efforts as you carry on your work long after ours is over.  Thank you for your dedication, passion and example as you work in a cause that has become infused in our family's conscience.  You have all elevated us by sharing with us your own feelings and experiences in the work you do.  We pray the money we have raised will aid you in achieving a little more, this year, than you had thought possible.

Our time in this project has brought our family closer together.  It feels almost selfish to have gotten so much in our effort to give just a little.  But we could change, and would change, nothing.  We just encourage you all to give it, or something like this, a try too.  

Walk a moment in someone else's shoes so that their road can be a little safer, easier and maybe a little less lonely.

Love
THE CORNISH FAMILY 💗

We did it!

THANK YOU!  Thank you to everyone who has supported our efforts with donations, encouragement and even walking alongside us. We have ...