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Yahoo
01-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Woman walked from Blackpool to Bury via Bolton for heartwarming reason
A woman who walked for more than 14 hours from Blackpool to Bury says it was 'one of the hardest things she's ever done.' Jacqui McCarthy, 54, from Bury undertook the gruelling challenge along with 12 of her friends and family members to raise funds for Bury Hospice after her dad Derek died from bowel cancer. Starting at Little Marton Windmill at 6.30am on May 17, the group walked almost 40 miles through Preston, Blackburn and Bolton before making the final journey to Ainsworth. Get the latest news delivered straight to your inbox by signing up to the Bury Times morning newsletter as well as our breaking news alerts. Jacqui said: 'It was one of hardest things I've ever done, but we did it. 'We had plenty to chat about on the way and everyone got on well, encouraging each other all the way. 'The weather was scorching and we stopped for ice cream at a little place in Belmont where we got taking to a couple of ramblers who wished us luck. 'The last few miles were especially tough going over some steep hills in Bolton. We each totalled more than 91,000 steps and it was a lovely atmosphere.' They were greeted by cheers from friends and punters when they reached their final destination at the Black Bull pub on Ainsworth Road. Jacqui is no stranger to fundraising, having previously hosted a charity football match and embarking on a sky dive. Jacqui McCarthy and friends walked from Blackpool to Bury (Image: supplied) Derek McCarthy (Image: supplied)READ NEXT: 'They saved my life': Meet the woman undertaking gruelling 5 day trek to help others READ NEXT: Football club youngsters raised thousands for cancer charity She hoping that the team can raise £2,500 for Bury Hospice in memory of her late dad, with the donations yet to be counted. Derek McCarthy from Bury died aged 77 in May last year after being diagnosed with bowl cancer two years earlier. Jacqui continued: 'It was a long hard battle and he fought all the way. ''Home' was his favourite four-letter word and if he hadn't have died at home, he would have gone into Bury Hospice. 'The staff at Fairfield Hospital were amazing with my dad and our family in facilitating him coming home for his final day. 'I wish there was more help for cancer patients out there but every penny we can raise goes to a very good cause.'
BBC News
11-04-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Bury schoolgirl, 8, embarks on year-long charity mission
An eight-year-old girl says she feels "joyful" that her year-long series of charity fundraising challenges will help those in from Bury in Greater Manchester, has vowed to raise money throughout 2025 for a wide range of causes close to her include walking 124 miles (200km) over 40 days as part of the Big Lent Walk with her dog Cookie, and completing a sponsored swim in May."Raising money for other people is making me feel really joyful and happy," said Tahlia. 'Super proud' Tahlia started her charity quest in January when she asked friends and family to make a donation to Bury Hospice rather than buying her presents."Before my birthday, I asked my mum if [I can raise money for] charities that care for the world instead," she schoolgirl's kind-hearted decision helped to raise more than £500 for the hospice, which provides palliative and end-of-life February, she saved her pocket money to sponsor Yorik the goat at Bleakholt Animal she is walking 3.1 miles (5km) each day with her canine companion to raise funds for CAFOD (Catholic Agency For Overseas Development) as part of the Big Lent Walk. Next month, she plans to complete a sponsored swim to raise funds for a stroke was inspired to swim a mile for charity after her grandad suffered a stroke in January 2021 at the age of mum Vicky said she was "super proud" of her daughter's fundraising efforts. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
