This Saturday (April 30) will see a man from Worthing take on 50 miles of the South Downs Way to raise funds for Chestnut Tree House children's hospice.
Robert Kaczmarczyk, 51, and five friends — Nick Holland, Martin Gaspard, Paul Macey, Chris Quigley, and Alex Downey — will give themselves just 24 hours to complete the colossal trek of the South Downs Way.
The group will be setting off from the Brooksteed Alehouse in Worthing at 4pm, where they will head up to Cissbury Ring and follow the South Downs Way until they finish their trek in Eastbourne.
“The most difficult part of the challenge will definitely be the sleep deprivation and walking in the dark,” says Robert. “We’ve been doing most of our training treks in the dark to prepare ourselves, so it will make a change to walk in the daylight!”
The challenge idea came from Robert, Paul and Nick chatting after Robert undertook a marathon walk event last year and the desire to do something together but push the boundaries further.
“I’ve always wanted to fundraise for Chestnut Tree House, and thought taking on this challenge would be a perfect opportunity,” says Robert.
“I have two kids, and Chestnut Tree House really resonates with me. What the hospice does to support local families is just amazing, I can’t think of a more worthy cause.”
Donations can be made via the group's Go Fund Me page.
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