The penny rolls on: Charity walker covering coast of Britain & Ireland to pass through Helston

Karen Penny from Gower, Wales is walking the Coast of Britain and Ireland for Alzheimer's Research, and she is set to pass through Helston this week.

Today Karen walked from Lizard Point to Coverack and on Wednesday 23rd September Karen will walk from Coverack to Helford Point and on Thursday will walk to Falmouth Pier.

So far she has raised a staggering £66,584.

Karen wrote on the page:

"I am now ready to embark upon the adventure of a lifetime; a continuous walk circumnavigating the 19,000 miles of the British and Irish Coastline, and 20 of the largest islands. A feat never achieved by a woman, least of all by one on the wrong side of 50!

"Many people have pre-conceptions about dementia, and often, it is only when someone is personally affected that they begin to find out about it.

"Dementia has had a profound impact upon our family. During the last 10 years, we have lost two very dear family members who deteriorated to such an extent both mentally and physically that ultimately he couldn't even recognise family members.

"I have previously raised over £6000 for Alzheimer's by running a marathon and walking the length of Britain. I am now devoting the next 4 years of my life, leaving family and friends and my cat Bilbo behind me, to raise a target of £100,000 for Alzheimer's Research UK."

Karen is also encouraging people to come and say hi on the walk, she added:

"I would love you to follow my walk and to join me or come and say hello if you see me about."

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