Faith Howe

Day 5 – A Gentle Walk and a Little Help for the Planet 💜

Hi everyone

Today I was feeling a bit sore and tired after two days of aerial silks camp and all the miles I’ve already done this week. I’ve even got a little blister from my hiking boots! So for Day 5, we decided to take things a bit slower and did a litter-pick walk for our mile.

Even though it was a gentler day, it still felt good to be out helping. We collected one bag of rubbish and one bag of recycling – so we made a little difference to the planet too! 🌍♻️

And something amazing happened, Mummy told me I’m in the TOP 10 of all fundraisers doing this challenge! I didn’t know what to say 😊

I’ve also been in the Andover Advertiser and even mentioned on Love Andover Radio! That’s SO cool and I’m really proud to be raising money and awareness for Young Lives vs Cancer.

I’m nearly at £1,000 raised and honestly… I can’t believe it. Thank you so much to everyone who’s helped, donated, shared and supported me. I’m doing this for all the brave children and families going through cancer. 

Your support helps me keep going every single day.

Love Faith 💫
#Day5Done #OneMileADay #YoungLivesVsCancer #LitterPickMile #Top10Fundraiser

Day 4 - Rowing, Tears and a Big Thank You 🚣‍♀️💜

Today was extra tough.

Before I even started my mile, I had already done a 5-hour aerial silks workshop! My arms and legs were tired, and I was already super worn out… but I still had to do my mile for the challenge.

I did rowing for my mile, but because of a technical error (thanks Mummy! 😅), I ended up doing 2.1 miles instead of 1! It felt like forever, and there were definitely tears. I was tired, my arms hurt, and I got really fed up.

But Mummy and Daddy turned into drill sergeants (seriously!) and kept reminding me why I’m doing this – for all the poorly children who are going through something so much harder than this every single day.

And they’re right. So many people have been so generous, giving their hard-earned money to support me and this charity, and I want to make every mile count.

I still don’t know how much I’ll raise in the end, but I can’t believe how much we’ve raised already. It’s amazing. 💖

So thank you, for following my challenge, sharing my posts, and donating. It really means the world to me. Even on tough days like today, you’re helping me keep going!

Love,
Faith 🛶💪
#OneMileADay #Day4Done #YoungLivesVsCancer #RowRowRowThroughTheTears

Day 3 – A Muggy Hike, Juicy Berries, and a Big THANK YOU! 💜

Hi everyone!

I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you to all the lovely people who have sponsored me. I can’t believe it – we’ve now raised nearly 7 times my donation target!! 😲🎉

When I started this challenge, I just wanted to help some children and young people who are going through something really hard. I never imagined so many people would be so kind. Your donations mean so much to me (and the charity too!). Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU! 💜

Today was extra special because Mummy joined us on the mile! She’s been working nights all weekend, but she still came with us for a muggy hike at Danebury Ring. It was really hot and sticky, but we kept going, and we found loads of juicy blackberries on the way! 🍇

I can’t wait to see what the next miles bring! Thanks for helping me do something amazing.

Love Faith 💪🌈

#OneMileADay #YoungLivesVsCancer #ThankYouKindHumans

Wow! I Can’t Believe It! 💜

Hi everyone!

I started my challenge yesterday and I’m already so happy and amazed! At first, I set my goal to raise £100 for Young Lives vs Cancer. But then I thought... maybe I can raise even more! So we changed the target to £200.

Guess what? By 10pm last night, we had already raised that much!! 😲

This is the first time I’ve ever done something like this and I feel really proud. Seeing all the donations coming in made me feel super excited and thankful. It means a lot to me, and I know it means a lot to the charity too.

Because of all the kind people who donated I’ve already nearly raised £500!! 😄🥳

I can’t wait to see how the rest of the challenge goes. I’m busy thinking up all the fun ways I can travel a mile every day. (I’ve got LOTS of ideas!)

Thank you so much for helping and cheering me on! 💪💖

Love
Faith ✨
#OneMileEveryDay #YoungLivesVsCancer #FeelingGrateful

Day 1 done and initial donation target smashed

One Mile a Day, Every Day - Faith's Challenge

Hi everyone,

Let me introduce you to someone truly inspiring: my daughter, Faith.

This month, Faith is taking on a personal challenge - one mile of physical activity every single day. But this isn’t just about getting active. It’s about raising awareness and vital funds for Young Lives vs Cancer, a charity that supports children and young people facing one of the hardest battles of all -  cancer.

Every Mile, a New Way

Each day, Faith will complete her mile in a different way - whether it’s swimming, running, cycling, walking, dancing, skipping, or however she feels inspired to move.

This isn’t just about fitness. It’s about doing something that matters.

💖 Why She’s Doing It

When I asked Faith why she wanted to take on this challenge, her answer was simple but powerful: 

“The thought of anyone having cancer is just horrible. But the thought of a young person having it is just so hard to imagine what they are going through. I am lucky that I am healthy, but sadly others aren’t so lucky. I want to do my bit to help.”

She’s right. Cancer is a brutal journey - emotionally, physically, and financially - and for a child or young person, it can be even more frightening. That’s why charities like Young Lives vs Cancer are so vital. They provide practical, emotional, and financial support for families when they need it most.

How You Can Help

Every donation – big or small – makes a difference. Your support will help provide:

• Accommodation near hospitals for families
• Social workers to help families navigate the challenges
• Emotional support for young people during and after treatment

If you’re able to sponsor Faith’s journey, please do. Every mile she does is a mile closer to helping a young person feel a little less alone.

And if you can’t donate, please share this page. Awareness spreads kindness too.

Thank you for reading, thank you for cheering her on, and thank you for helping young lives stand up to cancer.

Love and gratitude 

Sara, Paul and Faith x