FINCHAMPSTEAD councillor Rebecca Margetts braved the heat for an epic hiking challenge earlier this month.
Rebecca Margetts took part in the Thames Path Mighty Hike to raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support on Saturday, July 17.
Completing the 13-and-a-half mile challenge with her friend in just under four hours, Cllr Margetts said she was “delighted” to get to the finish line.
Having raised more than £800, she wanted to support the charity after it had had a year without any major fundraising events.
She said: “It was really good fun and a very well organised event.
“The pandemic has unfortunately affected a lot of charities with major fundraising events not being able to run, so I not only wanted to do this hike as a personal challenge but also wanted to help Macmillan as best as I can.”
Previously taking part in multiple running events, Cllr Margetts had an accident two years ago which had forced her to stop exercising and use crutches.
Now, after months of training at the gym, she finished the monumental trek with a big smile on her face.
She had been seeing a trainer each week to help her build strength back in her legs.
“This last year has been really hard, but with perseverance, hard work and going to the gym regularly I’m so pleased to have completed the challenge,” she said.
Cllr Margetts had prepared for the heat by bringing bottles of water, lots of snacks and hats and, luckily for her, the route had quite a bit of shade.
“Too many of us know someone and a family who have been affected by this disease so I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has donated to Macmillan.”
The charity expressed their thanks to Mrs Margetts for her fundraising efforts.
Beth Bartlam, Macmillan’s regional area fundraising manager, said: “What Rebecca has achieved is fantastic and her fundraising will go a long way to ensuring that people living with cancer can live their lives as fully as they can with help from Macmillan Cancer Support – thank you Rebecca.”
To donate, log on to uk.virginmoneygiving.com/RebeccaMargetts