AN inspiring granny will be walking more than 1,000 miles over the next couple of months as she raises much required funds for an animal charity – and all impersonated a big furry dog!
Karin Snape, from Great Sankey, will be treking from John O’Groats in north Scotland to Land’s End in Cornwall in April gathering money for Guide Dogs – the world’s biggest breeder and fitness instructor of working dogs.
The 65-year-old, who will commemorate her 66th birthday and end up being a pensioner while she’s on the journey, will trigger from John O’Groats on Saturday, April 15 and make her method to the south coast for completion of June or start of July.
Karin, who was a finalist in the Warrington Guardian Inspiration Awards previously this month, has actually invested the previous couple of years fundraising for Guide Dogs having actually assisted raise 26 puppies and she wishes to raise enough money to be able to sponsor another 26.
Karin said: “I am totally committed to reaching my goal of 1,000 miles between mid April and early July.
My grandson is visually impaired and I have some close friends who have guide dogs so I wanted to give something back.
“I’m determined to complete this challenge to support future guide dog partnerships.
“Having raised 26 guide dog puppies, I’d love to be able to support the next 26 as well.”
Karin was granted a British Empire Medal (BEM) in the New Year’s honours list at the start of 2019 for services to hunting.
When she took control of an explorer group in Appleton it had 6 members and under her management it grew to 68 youths.
She is likewise a volunteer swimming instructor at Penketh Swimming Club.
Karin Snape was granted a British Empire Medal in the New Year’s honours list at the end of 2018
The concept to stroll the length of the UK came throughout the Covid-19 pandemic when she was on a worldwide family zoom call and somebody pointed out Land’s End to John O’Groats.
It was postponed a little while Karin recuperated from 2 damaged wrists and significant surgical treatment however it provided her time to prepare the journey.
Karin said: “I remember thinking and then saying out loud ‘I want to walk that route’!
“One thousand miles is a nice round number – with a couple of hundred miles diversion in the middle to see family and friends – and I’ve already been practising walking in the dog suit.
“I walked home from Bents Garden and Home last week dressed as a dog and carrying the huge blue flag.
“It was around nine miles and I collected £120.”
Thomas, the very first guide dog puppy Karin called
Karin is intending to raise £5,000 with her walking obstacle and has actually already reached £1,000 gathering at regional markets and fairs and through sales of her friend Caroline Keavey’s jewellery.
Click here to contribute to Karin’s fundraising page.
Once she’s completed the 1,000-mile trek, Karin will be going to a scout jamboree in the summertime.
