A Bracknell woman is pulling on her walking shoes for charity. Mia Brown is hosting a walk for national charity Epilepsy Action to support the 600,000 people with epilepsy across the UK.
Mia, 24, has organised the six kilometre walk at Dinton Pastures Country Park on Saturday 29 September at 10:00am. The walk is open to everyone and is suitable for all ages and abilities. Dog owners are also welcome to bring their dogs.
Mia said: “I wanted to give something back and help make a difference to those affected by epilepsy. I hope this walk will help others and encourage people to support this worthy cause. The walk is open to everyone including dogs – I’m really looking forward to getting my puppy Kya involved!”
Mia hopes to raise over £1,000 for Epilepsy Action. The money raised will help to support Epilepsy Action’s work all over the UK. The charity campaigns to improve epilepsy services and raise awareness of epilepsy. It also provides a national network of support groups, funds a specialist nurse scheme, holds regular regional conferences and has a freephone and email helpline.
Epilepsy affects around one in every 100 people in the UK. Last year Epilepsy Action directly helped 1.1 million people through its range of services.
To join Mia’s walk and help support people with epilepsy, call her on 07712 089 207 or email miabrown2111@yahoo.co.uk For information on hosting your own walk, visit www.epilepsy.org.uk/walks For more information about epilepsy, visit www.epilepsy.org.uk