A Rochdale woman, who has epilepsy, is pulling on her walking shoes to take part in the Derwentwater Wonga Conga. The nine-mile walk in the Lake District aims to raise funds for national charity Epilepsy Action.
Hannah Gayne, 18, will be joining other keen walkers in completing the route around the stunning scenery of Derwentwater near Keswick on Sunday 13 June. Her boyfriend Paul, who also has epilepsy, will be supporting Hannah by completing the walk too. The walk coincides with the beginning of National Epilepsy Week (13-19 June). The week aims to raise awareness of epilepsy and raise funds to help support the 456,000 people living with the condition in the UK.
Hannah said: “I have epilepsy and so I want to support Epilepsy Action in helping other people with the condition. Epilepsy Action has been a real help to me in the past. I love walking and running anywhere so this is the perfect event for me. I’m really looking forward to seeing the amazing scenery up in the Lake District.”
Hannah hopes to raise £100 to help support the 456,000 people with epilepsy in the UK. The money raised by Hannah will help fund the vital advice and information services provided by Epilepsy Action. To sponsor Hannah, visit www.justgiving.com/Hannah-Gayne1
The Derwentwater Wonga Conga costs £15 a person. This includes a free Epilepsy Action T-shirt, a fundraising pack, free training advice and refreshments at Keswick Rugby Club at the end of the walk. To sign-up for the event or for information on organising a Wonga Walk, visit www.epilepsy.org.uk/wongawalks or call the Epilepsy Action fundraising team on 0113 210 8800.
Epilepsy Action is the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy organisation. The charity directly helps more than 688,000 people every year through a range of services. These include its advice and information service, branch network, Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050 and award-winning website, www.epilepsy.org.uk