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Stepping Up for a Cause: 50km for the Heart & Stroke Foundation
Monday 26th JanIn February, I am lacing up my sneakers with a specific mission in mind: I’m walking 50 kilometers to raise funds and awareness for the Heart and Stroke Foundation.
Heart disease and stroke impact millions of families, and the Foundation does incredible work in life-saving research and advocacy. This 50km goal is my way of contributing to that cause.
A Note on the Goal
Now, those who know me well are probably thinking, "Wait, don't you already walk a lot?" You’re right! I’m lucky enough to have an active lifestyle, and hitting 50km is a great start. However, I want this journey to be about growth and pushing my limits for the charity.
Think of this month as my "warm-up." Because I want to truly challenge myself for this cause, I am already setting my sights higher for next month. Once this 50km is in the bag, I’ll be aiming to walk at least 100–150 kilometers next month.
How You Can Help
You can follow my progress right here on the blog as I log my distances. If you’d like to support the Heart & Stroke Foundation, you can make a donation through my fundraising page. Every dollar goes toward critical research that saves lives.
Thank you for the encouragement, the support, and for keeping me accountable as I double my efforts in the weeks to come!
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Way to go Matthew! I’m very proud of you!