We are absolutely overwhelmed at the tenacity of the fabulous 100 year old Bill Cooksey, as he takes on this mammoth 1000 mile tricycle challenge over the coming weeks for our NHS Charity. We are very grateful to Newton News and, through them, the engagement with BBC’s Phil Chapman, to follow Bill’s progress and, hopefully, inspire the community to get behind Bill, showing him how proud we are of him for taking on this challenge.
Bill has already fundraised for us previously, walking 10 miles every day for 10 days during 2021 and now, as he heads towards his 101st birthday on 19th August, he felt he needed a new challenge to keep him active and motivated. Bill’s ambition and drive to take on 20 miles a day Monday to Friday for 10 weeks is outstanding. He is targeting to finish on 10th August and we really hope the community can get behind him on what will be a great achievement.
Pat Chambers
www.justgiving.com/campaign/billcooksey