The largest group of walkers ever fielded by the local Motor Neurone Disease Association group in the Wirral Coastal Walk has raised thousands of pounds for the charity.
The sore feet and aching legs the 100-plus brave souls endured – most taking part in memory of loved ones taken by the merciless disease – brought in at least £15,000 – and the funds are still pouring in.
At the four miles Meols checkpoint countless walkers took the time to leave a thumbprint on a special paper roll showing a connection to MND before carrying on for the next eight and a half miles to Thurstaston.
“The turnout was just fantastic, we were frankly overwhelmed by the response,” said organiser Kate Williams.
“The money raised will help those living with MND on the Wirral but raising awareness of the disease was our real aim.
“At any one time there are about 30 people with this terminal illness on Wirral but even despite publicity about high profile people such as the late rugby player Rob Burrows not everyone knows about it,” she explained.
“Our walkers included both young and old all proudly wearing our distinctive new MNDA tee shirts with the logo ‘Making Every Day Matter.’
“Time can be cruelly short for those diagnosed with the disease and we are all working towards making sure that every day really counts,” added Kate.
