Scott Gildemeester

Walk 1K a Day in May

My Activity Tracking

43
kms

My target 31 kms

🌟 I need your support! 🌟

In June 2022, at 56 years old, I had a stroke that changed everything. Overnight, I went from living a full, active life to facing challenges I never imagined. I could no longer work or enjoy the simple things I loved—hiking, fishing, boating, cooking, yard work  or even playing with my dogs.

I spent four months between the hospital and  two different  rehabilitation facilities before I was able to come home. It was a long road, and in many ways, it still is. But along the way, I’ve been fortunate to have the support of some incredible people who have helped me quite literally get back on my feet. I am now working with a new ABI rehab facility here in Nova Scotia called Peter's Place and  the people here are helping me to get my old life back.

Recovery doesn’t happen all at once, and it doesn’t look the same for everyone. I’m not yet able to walk 1 km a day—but I’m not giving up. This May, I’m setting a goal to walk 31 km in total , one step at a time.

I’m taking part in this challenge not just for myself, but to support the work of Heart & Stroke and to raise awareness about how quickly life can change. Every step forward is something I’m grateful for—and every bit of support means more than I can put into words.

My Achievements

First Donation Received

50% Reached Target

Received 5 Donations

Reached Fundraising Target

Uploaded Profile Picture

Reached Fitness Target

My Updates

Look Ma, no hands..

Sunday 24th May

my 3k day

Sunday 24th May
I managed to do over 3k on Saturday and this has put me past 31k now for the month, I have surpassed my fitness goal a week early.. Woohoo!

high speed pass by the seedlings..

Wednesday 20th May

Hot and sunny here

Wednesday 20th May
another 30 deg plus day.. been getting lots of good walks in both at home and here at Peter's place. made it past 25 km already as of May 19th..

Moving right along..

Sunday 10th May
May 10th and I have walked over 12km so far.. well on my way to beat 31. 0ver $1000 raised now as well. This has been fun!

May 9, sunshine on the back deck..

Sunday 10th May

its been a good start

Sunday 3rd May
2.7km booked at the end of day two..

Thank you to my Donors

$100

Lori Paquette

Way to go!!!

$100

Sherri M

Go Scotty go This is incredible.

$100

Peter's Place

You got this Scotty!!

$100

Shawn Wiese

Go get it buddy 🙌💕

$100

Carlo Terzian

$100

Rob & Cherie

Super proudbof you for doing this buddy! You can do it!🤗❤️

$100

Auntie Gert

$100

Cindy Woods

$50

Jesse Marusova

$50

Connie Muzzatti

Way to go Scott! You are an inspiration!

$50

Jason Mount

Keep up the great effort Buck!

$50

Zach

$50

Sylvia Ali

$50

Jurgen Kaminski

You've got this buddy!

$50

Don Trotter

Great start - keep it going Herby!

$50

Dave & Ruth Haddad.

$50

Pavel Marusov

What a great thing to do, Scott. I'm rooting for you!

$50

Brent Mccallum

Way to go Scott!!

$50

Cyndi Walker

$25

Laura Gladstone

Keep it up! Nearly halfway there.

$25

Gary Corbett

You are a great inspiration to us stroke survivors! Very proud of you and your progress!

$25

Anonymous

Go Scotty go!!!!!!!

$25

Scott Gildemeester

$15

Kate Blyth

Way to go Scott!!

$10

Dadroneguy

I admire your strength and determination, Scott! Love your support Team, too.