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Callum's mum Sam and retained firefighter dad Ricky from Okehampton will be walking from Bristol Children's Hospital to Okehampton Fire Station (roughly 110 miles) wearing BA (Breathing apparatus) over the course of three days to raise money for three very important charities close to their hearts. They will be joined by Callum’s Grandad Kev who is a retained firefighter with Ricky at North Tawton and close friends Tim, retained fire fighter of Okehampton and Dan, retained fire fighter of Axminster. They will be using 9 other fire station’s as their check points to re-fuel on their way before finishing at Okehampton fire station.

Their 9 year old, football fanatic son Callum, underwent months of tests in Bristol from the age of 8, after having numerous symptoms including chest pains which then led to him not being able to participate in any form of exercise for months. He was later diagnosed in July 2023 with a very rare heart condition “anomalous intramural right coronary artery” and was booked in for open heart surgery early August 23 to repair the course of his right coronary artery to his heart.

Callum’s operation was a success and has since been able to re-join his football team and enjoying life to the full again. Without his operation, Callum would not have been able to play any sport as he was at risk of cardiac arrest.

Callum’s family have chosen three amazing charities to raise money for. The Grand Appeal – which is the charity that helps fund life saving equipment to Bristol’s Children's hospital which allows them to cope with helping as many children, like Callum to receive the care and treatment they need. Ronald McDonald – is a charity which have 14 houses across the UK that give families a ‘home from home’ whilst their children are receiving treatment in hospital. Callum spent 7 days in Bristol’s Children’s Hospital recovering from his 7 hour operation. Due to the distance from the hospital and their home, they were given a room, washing facilities and care packages from Ronald McDonald so they were both able to stay with him whilst he recovered. The Fire Fighters Charity – Who support the families of fire service personnel across the UK, from financial aid to rehabilitation. With driving to and from appointments, having time off work and the cost that came with Callum in hospital as well as being off school for a long period of time, the charity supported the family with financial aid to help relieve some pressure whilst going through the worst time of their lives.

Please see the route they will be taking on their challenge.

All money raised will be split between the three charities that have given their son a new lease on life.


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Updates

Here are the injuries the team sustained 😲😲 but we agree, it was total worth it! Big love to you all 💕

Broken toe, blisters and a stress fracture to the shin bone! 

Updated on Thu, August 15 2024, 10:17 AM

The 3rd and final day completed 🙌🙌 a total of 104.8 miles, 224,584 steps and 13,267 calories burnt. Numerous amount of blisters and body parts hurting we didn't know we had, but we done it. You all have been amazing and couldn't of done this without all of you. Your kind words, cheering, beeping and support got us through this challenge. 

Thank you 🙏 

Updated on Sun, August 11 2024, 11:54 PM

Day 2 complete. Today was mentally, physically and emotionally hard. It broke us in all honesty, but we got to the end thanks to all the support from everyone who saw us 💕💕💕

Last one tomorrow, see you at the finish line 😊 

Updated on Sun, August 11 2024, 7:34 AM

Day 1 COMPLETED! Thank you all for the kind donations and the unreal support we have received. The heat was intense and unbearable at times and the miles got longer by the hour but we done it. Day 2 will be a struggle but we will solider on 😊 

Updated on Sat, August 10 2024, 4:40 AM

Time to meet the team! 

Starting from the left photo:

Kevin (Callum's grandad and firefighter from North Tawton), Samantha (Mum), Ricky (Dad and Firefighter from Okehampton and North Tawton), Tim (Family friend and Firefighter from Okehampton), Oliver (Callum's little brother), the heart hero himself Callum and Jacob (Callum's big brother) 

And on the right photo:

Dan (Family friend and Firefighter from Axminster) 

Updated on Fri, July 26 2024, 11:27 PM

Here is Dan, Dan is a Firefighter from Axminster and a good family friend doing the walk with us. He is putting in the miles just like the rest of us and not taking this walk for granted 🤣 

Updated on Tue, July 9 2024, 3:28 PM

My first back to back 10 mile walks and in this heat gave us a true reflection on what we could be expecting in Aug. Tim and I set off Saturday afternoon to walk around town again due to be on call. Definitely more challenging in the heat but all went well 😊 the ice bath was definitely need after though 🤣

Updated on Sun, May 12 2024, 9:46 AM

On call today but fancied a walk in the sun and this heat (20c). 10 miles wondering around town today all with in the running distance of the station, just incase 😊 even managed to drag a few of the crew out for the trip. Thank you Austin, Bry and Mike and for putting on the fire kit and BA in support. Pit stop at the bakery after 8 miles. Seems to be a standard stop at the moment during these walks 🤣

Updated on Fri, May 10 2024, 6:23 PM

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Kids wanted to go for a little hike today and contribute to the training. We are so lucky to have this on our door step. Just under 5 miles but definitely a little different to road walking 🥵 hoping to do more walks now the challenge is less than 4 months. 

Updated on Sat, May 4 2024, 7:04 PM

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Updated on Sat, May 4 2024, 7:00 PM

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Updated on Sat, May 4 2024, 6:59 PM

Another outside walk complete. Not many photos unfortunately due to the weather taken a turn for the worse. Safe to say Sam and I got a little wet 🤣 was nice to finish this walk with a cake from the bakery 😋 

Updated on Wed, May 1 2024, 8:57 PM

Here is the route we will be taking for our amazing walk. Please feel free to join us for a few miles 😊 

Updated on Sun, March 24 2024, 7:30 PM

Our second bigish training walk completed today, with a little twist. Had the boys join us on there bikes. Only 8 miles but a quicker pace than last time. We even had to brake out a little jog every few miles to keep up with them 🏃😩 Once again, thank you to everyone that has donated and supported us so far on this amazing journey.

Updated on Sun, March 24 2024, 7:26 PM

Well today was our first real walk out on the roads. We all felt pretty good but aching slightly now 😂 long way to go yet but we will continue to dig deep. Thank you to everyone that stopped to talk and to the toots as well 😊 

Updated on Fri, February 23 2024, 8:33 PM

Supporting

The Grand Appeal

The Grand Appeal is the Bristol Children's Hospital Charity. As their dedicated charity, we work alongside hard-working doctors, nurses, and specialist staff to ensure every sick child has access to the best possible care when they need it most. To make Bristol Children's Hospital the very best it can be, we fund everything from accommodation for families, state-of-the-art equipment, child-friendly facilities, ground-breaking medical research, a programme of arts, music, and play therapies and much more.

The Fire Fighters Charity

The Fire Fighters Charity offers specialist, lifelong support for members of the UK fire services community, empowering individuals to achieve mental, physical and social wellbeing throughout their lives.

Ronald McDonald House Charities

Having a child in hospital is unimaginable for families. At Ronald McDonald House Charities UK, we ease some of the burden by providing free ‘home away from home’ accommodation.

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£13,799.75 raised of £5,000.00 target by 270 supporters

£11,618.00 donated plus £2,181.75 in GiftAid

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From 9th August 2024. Until 11th August 2024.

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