100 year old veteran, William Cooksey, who recently turned 100 years has set a challenge for himself which many younger, able bodied people would struggle with.
The fantastic feat will involve walking TEN miles every day for TEN days, making a total of 100 miles. William’s nephew has started a gofundme page where donations can be made and will benefit ‘County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust’.
Pat Chambers from the Trust said “We are totally humbled to know that William has chosen our NHS Charity to fundraise for as he takes on this mammoth challenge of walking 10 miles every day for 10 days. What an absolute hero – who would believe that only days after celebrating his 100th birthday he would want to do this for us? Thank you William, a true local hero and we hope our communities can support him as he takes on this challenge. Thank you so very much.”
William has previously, in the 1980s, completed walks such as Pennine Way, Coast to Coast, Offas Dye and the West Highland Way.
William commenced his task on Saturday 28th August and it will be completed by Monday 6th September, he walks the path along the old railway line between Newton Aycliffe and Shildon.
Please support William in his effort to raise as much money as possible for the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust.
To donate to this worthy cause, please go to: www.gofundme.com/f/100-year-old-william-walks-100-miles-in-10-days
Donations to boost the funds can also be left at Newton Press reception (for residents without internet access or who would prefer this method of donating).
Photos: Front page shows William on day 5, 50 miles completed. below: William with his niece Yvonne and nephew Bill.
