Andrew Stokes

52 miles and still going strong

Sunday 23rd Nov A quick update from me on Day 23 of the Walk 30 Miles in November challenge! I originally set myself the goal of 30 miles and managed to smash that by Day 11. Then I pushed the target to 50 miles and I’ve now passed that too — today I’ve officially reached 52 miles. So I’m setting myself a new goal: 60 miles before the end of November, doubling the original challenge. It was cold, dark and raining at 5am this morning, but I still got outside in my Young Lives vs Cancer T-shirt and beanie hat to get the miles in. Once you get into the routine, even the weather can’t stop you. I’m currently at £134 raised, just £16 away from my £150 target. Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me so far — it really does mean a lot. Let’s see if we can reach (or even beat) the final target by the end of the month. Share

52 miles and still going

Sunday 23rd Nov

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Day 11

Tuesday 11th Nov

Morning world!

It’s just after 6am and I’ve already completed my first mile for the day — and followed it up with a solid gym session to keep the energy flowing. 💪

I’m well on track to smash my 30-mile goal today — by day 11! But I’m not stopping there. There are still 20 days left in November, so the challenge continues! Let’s see how far we can go — I’m aiming for 50 miles total if I can keep this pace up. 🚶‍♂️

I’ve raised £66 so far, and I’d really love to reach £150 or more by the end of the month. Every bit of support helps Young Lives vs Cancer keep doing their incredible work supporting children, young people, and families facing cancer.

Thank you to everyone who’s donated and cheered me on — your support means the world and keeps me moving forward every day. 💜

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The gift

Sunday 9th Nov Share

Me and the reindeer

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Day 9 of the Walk 30 Miles in November Challenge! 🚶‍♂️🎗️🎄

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💜 Day 2 – Early Starts and Questionable Life Choices 😂☕

Sunday 2nd Nov Day 2 Walk 1 of the day done — just over a mile completed before 7 a.m.! 💪 Normally it’s only 0.3 miles to the gym, but I’ve decided to “upgrade” it to a full mile each way (just to keep things interesting … and because my brain clearly had other plans before the tea kicked in).

Now off for a 45-minute ride at the gym before walking home again to add another mile to the total — because why not squeeze in three types of exercise before most people are even awake? 😂

The challenge is definitely under way now, and I’m loving every minute (even the cold, dark and slightly soggy ones). Every mile walked this month helps Young Lives vs Cancer continue their incredible work supporting young people and families through the toughest times. 💜

Thank you so much for the support so far — you’re all keeping me going (and possibly saving me from curling up with that cup of tea instead). ☕💪

If you’d like to follow all my walks, rides, and general acts of early-morning madness throughout November, you can track my progress on Strava here 👇

🚶‍♂️ https://strava.app.link/9znwAPeJHXb

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We’re Off and Walking! Day 1 of the Challenge Begins! 💜

Saturday 1st Nov

💜 Day 1 – Walk 30 Miles in November for Young Lives vs Cancer! 💜

And we’re off! I’ve completed my first two walks today — just under 3 miles in total — and I’m feeling great and full of energy. It’s such a fantastic start to the challenge, and it feels brilliant to finally be out there walking for such an incredible cause.

Every step this month helps support children, young people, and their families as they face cancer — providing emotional, practical, and financial support when they need it most.

Thank you so much to everyone who’s donated and sent kind messages already. Your support means the world and keeps me going! 💪

Here’s to many more miles ahead — and making every one of them count! 💜

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Grttting ready to go for a walk

Thursday 23rd Oct 🚶‍♂️ Training for my 30-mile challenge this November for Young Lives vs Cancer 💜 Every step helps families stay close and supported during treatment. Follow my walks & progress on Strava 👉 https://strava.app.link/9znwAPeJHXb #walk30miles #teamyounglives #YoungLivesVsCancer 💪 Share

Update 23rd October

Thursday 23rd Oct

💜 Training update! 💜

I’ve been getting out and clocking up some miles in preparation for the challenge — and I’m sharing all my walks, training updates, and progress over on Strava if you’d like to follow along:

https://strava.app.link/9znwAPeJHXb

Every single donation truly makes a difference. Here’s what your support can help provide through Young Lives vs Cancer:

🏠 £5 covers toiletries and cleaning essentials for families in a Home from Home — small comforts that mean a lot after long hospital days.

🍽️ £10 helps restock the kitchen cupboards so families can share a home-cooked meal together.

💬 £26 funds an hour of vital support from a Young Lives vs Cancer social worker, offering practical and emotional help.

🛏️ £70 covers a night’s stay in a Home from Home, keeping families close to their child during treatment.

💷 £100 provides a financial grant to help with travel, food, or household bills so families can focus on what really matters.

💖 £490 keeps a family together for a full week in a Home from Home, close to their child while they receive treatment.

Thank you all so much for your encouragement and support — every bit of it keeps me going through the miles ahead! 💪💜

#walk30miles #teamyounglives #YoungLivesVsCancer #Fundraising #30MilesInNovember #StravaChallenge

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Walking 30 Miles This November for Young Lives vs. Cancer 💗

Thursday 9th Oct

So… I’ve decided that November clearly wasn’t going to be cold and rainy enough on its own — I’m adding 30 miles of walking to the mix! 😅

I’m taking on the Young Lives vs. Cancer 30 Miles in November Challenge, raising money to help support young people and families facing one of the toughest battles imaginable. Cancer turns life upside down — and this amazing charity helps pick up the pieces, offering emotional support, practical help, and somewhere to stay near hospitals when families need it most.

It’s such an important cause, and every step I take will (hopefully) make a real difference. I’ll be tracking my walks, probably complaining about the weather, and trying not to get lost somewhere along the way.

If you’re following my page, you can keep an eye on my progress as I shuffle, stride, and occasionally stomp my way through November!

Thanks for being here and for supporting Young Lives vs. Cancer — it really does mean a lot. 💜

#30MilesInNovember #YoungLivesvCancer #ForYoungLives

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