90 year old walking 90 miles in 9 days to raise money for Kent domestic abuse charity
And Derrick Downs, from Margate, beat his fundraising target yesterday, in less than two days.
A 90 year old, from Margate, is walking 90 miles in 9 days to raise money for a domestic abuse charity.
Derrick Downs, from Margate, began his journey on Wednesday in Dover which was on his birthday. Yesterday, he completed the second leg of his journey which saw him reach Bradbourne after setting off from Folkestone.
The rest of Derrick’s route includes Wye, Charing, Thurnham, Gillingham, Sittingbourne Whitstable and Herne Bay. And, Derrick has already exceeded his £9,000 target, currently raising £11,000.
Derrick said, "It’s cheery news. I’m very happy people have been donating so much. It motivates me even more to complete this challenge for Oasis."
Claire Williams, CEO of Oasis, added, "Derrick's dedication to survivors of domestic abuse and his fitness are inspiring in equal measure.
"The funds he has raised are going to allow us to change the lives of more adults and children in our community who desperately need our practical and emotional support. He is reminding us that it takes everyone to tackle domestic abuse, which is at epidemic levels in this country. What a legend."