30 Days of June Challenge: A Huge Success!
The National Tremor Foundation's 30 Days of June Challenge was a resounding success. This year, 28 dedicated participants took part in diverse and exciting activities ranging from walking and cycling to an adventurous fossil hunt.
Fossil hunter Alex said: “I’ve far exceeded my targets so far with nearly 67km walked and 160 fossils collected which I will try to sell to raise more cash. I’m not far off raising £1000 and I expect to exceed it. The fossils will take some considerable time to prepare and sell. I’m really glad I did the challenge, really enjoyed it and I think I have been able to raise awareness of essential tremor in the process.”
Nick Wilbourne said: “For me it was about awareness if only one person realises they may have ET then its been worth while”
Fiona walked 10,000 steps in June
Fiona Barker-Field from the Sutton Shakers Support Group said: “My 30 day challenge for the month of June was to walk 10,000 steps each day. I did achieve this and thoroughly enjoyed doing so."
I had some lovely walks around the Surrey villages of Brockham, Betchworth and Buckland and also walked to Dorking on several occasions. I particularly enjoyed seeing all the beautiful wild flowers. I did experience some rather wet walks as well but went prepared with my umbrella.”
Jackie Farrell NTF Support Groups Coordinator said: " I thoroughly enjoyed taking part in the NTF June 30 Day Challenge. My Challenge was to walk daily round our lawn spiral labyrinth. There was an added challenge of including a balance exercise while in the centre. This part was particularly challenging as our lawn is on an uneven slope and I have leg tremors! Most days it would be tree pose but on occasional days a more simple balance exercise. Couldn’t believe I managed to walk it daily without being caught in the rain! Looking forward to next NTF Challenge 😊."
Jackie walked daily round her lawn spiral labyrinth.
The National Tremor Foundation aims to build on this success and looks forward to our next campaign.
Thank you once again to everyone who participated and raised awareness.
