MAN v FAT Boston member Alan Cannell can be hitting the street in reminiscence of his son to thank two charities that performed an necessary half in coping with his grief on the time.
Alan can be strolling the size of Hadrian’s Wall throughout the course of 5 days and advised us: “After the lack of my son in 2021 St Barnabas had been instrumental in placing me again collectively after a breakdown.
“This was achieved by means of their group counselling and is a useful and very important lifeline for a lot of. What hit residence for me was with the ability to speak about my grief with individuals who had suffered related in a secure, open and supported atmosphere.
“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 virtually a day in A&E. I used to be horrified on the poor high quality of among the gear. I wish 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 canine and noticed gents of an identical age taking part in and stopped to ask about it. I met the load standards and joined.
“For anybody else occupied with it, be a part of with out hesitation. It’s enjoyable, it’s train, there may be the cameraderie of being a part of a staff. 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 effectively together with his upcoming stroll!
