Alan set for 5 day problem to lift important funds

MAN v FAT Boston member Alan Cannell might be hitting the street in reminiscence of his son to thank two charities that performed an vital half in coping with his grief on the time.

Alan might be strolling the size of Hadrian’s Wall throughout the course of 5 days and instructed us: “After the lack of my son in 2021 St Barnabas have been instrumental in placing me again collectively after a breakdown.

“This was achieved via their group counselling and is a beneficial and important lifeline for a lot of. What hit residence for me was having the ability to discuss my grief with individuals who had suffered comparable in a secure, open and supported setting.

“I used to be aiming to finish this stroll some months in the past, however injured myself when passing out when exiting my loft. As the results of this I spent nearly a day in A&E. I used to be horrified on the poor high quality of among the gear. I want to make a donation for one thing like a working spinal board.”

Alan has been a member of the Lincolnshire membership since September final yr and his introduction to MAN v FAT got here considerably by likelihood.

He added: “I used to be out strolling my canines and noticed gents of an identical age enjoying and stopped to ask about it. I met the load standards and joined.

“For anybody else excited about it, be a part of with out hesitation. It’s enjoyable, it’s train, there’s the cameraderie of being a part of a workforce. What’s to not like.”

For those who’d wish to donate to Alan’s fundraising, you are able to do so by visiting his JustGiving hyperlink.

All of us want him properly along with his upcoming stroll!