Rosie Birch, a Creative Writing student at the University of Brighton, is taking on a 100-kilometre charity walk from Eastbourne to Arundel to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
The Challenge Overview
- Event: South Coast Ultra Challenge.
- Dates: Saturday 5 September to Sunday 6 September 2026.
- Route: From Eastbourne to Arundel via Brighton.
- Elevation: Roughly 2,100 metres of climbing.
- Team Name: Fundraising together as "Miles for Smiles".
Schedule
- Saturday, 5 September (8:00 am): Depart Eastbourne, walk to Brighton, and stop overnight.
- Sunday, 6 September (7:00 am): Resume the hike from Brighton to the finish line in Arundel.
The Team & Causes
- Rosie Birch: Walking for Cancer Research UK because multiple close friends have lost parents to the disease. Her donation link is hosted on JustGiving.
- Will Lydon: Her friend, a Brighton-born DJ, is walking for the mental health charity Mind. His donation page is also on JustGiving.
Preparation & Motivation
- Gear: Rosie previously walked long distances in trainers and only recently bought her first pair of hiking boots.
- Concerns: Her primary concern is managing blisters, prompting her to stock up on specialized hiking socks.
- Morale: Will has curated a custom motivational music playlist to keep them moving through the physical strain.
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