A 71 year old man from Kettering is planning to walk the length of Britain for two local charities.
Keith Ogley will walk 1,100 miles from Lands End to John O Groats next year, with the hope of raising £20,000.
The start date for the walk is May next year, with Mr Ogley confident in completing it by mid-August.
All money raised will be donated between Cransley Hospice and the Kettering and District Lions Club.
Cransley Hospice is important to Mr Ogley as his wife spent the last few weeks of her life in 'comfort and dignity' in the hands of the residence.
He said on his Just Giving page: "It is important to me that this service continues to be provided to the local community."
"I do not have much in the way of skills, either practical or mental but I am blessed with reasonable health and fitness for my age and feel that I can put them to use in an attempt to benefit those less fortunate than I have been."
"I do not have much in the way of skills, either practical or mental but I am blessed with reasonable health and fitness for my age and feel that I can put them to use in an attempt to benefit those less fortunate than I have been."
"Last year I walked the Coast to Coast Path in support of this charity but still feel that there is more I should do whilst still physically able."
"If people think older people can't walk these distances they should get out and meet some rambling groups."
Mr Ogley is already walking three to four times a week in order to get ready for the incredible distance he will take on next year.
If you wish to contact about sponsorship or general information, the e-mail is keithlejog@btinternet.com
Please check out all of the relevant pages below in order to support Mr Ogley on his adventure.
Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/keith-ogley1/
By Stephen Matthews
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