20 MILE THAMES WALK!

This was an organized sponsored walk along the Thames Tow Path on Saturday 10th May 2008
in aid of the Myotubular Trust.

Our special thanks go to the brilliant organizers: Lizzie Geffen,
Jo Martin and Laura Jay.
Thanks for all your hard work over the past weeks.
And huge thanks to the 70+ walkers, their friends, families
and sponsors!

WHY

Lizzie, Jo and Laura became involved in this charity when one of the girls in their NCT class, Anne Lennox, had a baby boy called Tom affected by myotubular myopathy. Sadly, after bravely fighting the condition for almost 4 years, Tom died last May. They think it is a very powerful experience to share pregnancy and childbirth with a friend whose son is affected by a heartbreaking condition; to see their own beautiful healthy babies thrive, while Anne's beautiful Tom faced such an unexpected and traumatic struggle for life. They thought it would be a fitting tribute to Tom to do something very positive to remember him by while helping others affected by myotubular myopathy.

WALK

The Walk is a very flat 20 mile picturesque stretch of the Thames Tow Path from Hampton Court to Battersea Park. It started at 9.30am, finishing at 5pm with a Party in The Park for friends and family. ! This fundraising walk was unique to Myotubular Trust and was carefully planned by Jo, Lizzie and Laura. It's a lovely route and there was lots to look at on the day, and even some pubs to stop in!

Everyone enjoyed a great day and hope you enjoy the photos!

Photos: courtesy of Chryssie - to see more or order any directly, please click here!