Helen Adamson decided to branch out with her own fundraising once this year’s tree collection for East Cheshire Hospice was called off.
She walked an average of more than six miles every day last month, raising more than £3,500 in the process for the Hospice.
Helen explained: “It all started after a conversation with my husband Richard who helps with the tree collection each year.
“Once it was postponed, I decided to do something in a small way to help raise funds for the Hospice.
“It was also my 60th birthday last month, so I asked family and friends to donate to the Hospice instead of buying presents.
“I love walking and thought it’d be good to set myself a little challenge by walking at least three miles every day with a family member or friend in January.
“I ended up doing a lot more than that, completing 214 miles altogether. Two of my favourite walking routes are Hare Hill and Shutlingsloe.
“The support I’ve had has been incredible and every single pound raised will go to the Hospice which needs a lot of fundraising to provide its excellent care.”
Helen raised £6,000 for Macmillan last year by walking 26 miles around Coniston Water after she was unable to run the virtual London marathon due to spinal problems.
She was deputy manager of Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre at Wythenshawe Hospital before retiring in June last year.
* To sponsor Helen visit uk.virginmoneygiving.com/HelenAdamson2
Helen Adamson who walked an average of more than six miles each day in January.