Ex-county cricketer to stop at six Somerset clubs as part of UK charity walk
Ex-Worcestershire player Olivia Robinson is walking from Land's End to John O'Groats in aid of Chance to Shine (Image: Supplied)
A former county cricketer is walking the length of the UK to raise £20,000 for a youth cricket charity.
Olivia Robinson is travelling from Land's End to John O'Groats as part of a nationwide campaign to support Chance to Shine, a charity that uses cricket to inspire and educate young people.
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As part of her journey, the ex-Worcestershire player will visit six Somerset cricket clubs to play matches and promote the sport to young people.
She said: "The charity works with youth cricket as a way of bringing the community together, teaching life skills, empowering kids and helping them with their development into adolescence."
She stopped at Milverton on Monday, June 16, and is expected to visit West Monkton on Tuesday, June 17, Glastonbury on Wednesday, June 18, Wells and Horrington on Thursday, June 19, Midsomer Norton on Friday, June 20, and Priston on Saturday, June 21.
Ms Robinson began her walk on Thursday, June 5 and expects to finish in late August, with donations being accepted at justgiving.com/campaign/olivias-trek-for-chance-to-shine?utm_medium=CA&utm_source=CL.
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The journey holds personal significance, as she has battled severe anorexia and mental health challenges for a decade.
She credits her recovery to the support of the cricket community and her passion for art, and is hoping to paint scenes from her journey.
Ms Robinson said: "All I have to worry about is putting one foot in front of the other, fuelling myself, staying safe and not getting lost.
"I'm looking forward to the simplicity of it all."
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