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50 Acts Of Giving Back!

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50 Acts of Giving Back for my 50th Birthhday.

To mark the year in which I'm heading towards my 50th birthday, I’ve set myself a challenge:

50 acts of giving back to the community.

Over the coming year, I’ll be taking on marathons, half marathons, music gigs, auctions, and plenty more, all in support of five charities that have played an important part in my life.

The charities I’ll be supporting are:

Great Ormond Street Hospital – for the life-changing work they do for children and their families.
Bath Cats and Dogs Home – caring for and rehoming animals in need.
Reach Inclusive Arts - transforming the lives of local people with disabilities through the power of the arts.
Shelter – helping to fight homelessness and unsafe housing.
SANDS – supporting those affected by the loss of a baby.

This journey is about celebrating life, giving thanks, and helping to make a difference for others. It all starts September 23rd 2025 and ends on my 50th BIRTHDAY, September 23rd 2026.

I’d love for you to follow along, get involved, and support these causes with me.

Thanks for the support.

Robert xx

ACT 1: Swindon Half Marathon Sunday 28th September 2025

The night before and the kit is all ready. #58

All ready to race!

Still smiling, but that hill was a killer!

The first of many medals to come!

Act 2: Bournemouth Half Marathon Sunday 12th October 2025

Hengistbury Head, Christchurch

And we are off!

The last bit around the pier.

Boscombe! Medal and winners shirt - celebrating in the sun!

UPDATE ON THE

TOTAL SO FAR!

Thank you to all donations received so far. We've only just begun!

Act 3: Cirencester Half Marathon Sunday 2nd November

Race Day Ready!

Bit of a Halloween Twist

Ooh, I can feel it in me bones!

Another one done!!

UPDATE ON THE

TOTAL SO FAR!

Thank you to all donations received so far. We've only just begun!

Act 4: Walton on Thames, Surrey - Half Marathon - Remembrance Sunday 9th November

Before ... smiling

During ... smiling

After... still smiling

Such a beautiful medal.

Act 5: Walk for Home 10K in London - Raising funds for SHELTER

A perfect night for a stroll & to raise awareness!

The reason Behind this act and why it means so much to me is because it supports shelter. It also recognises the fact that one thing we wish to see above our heads is a roof and a place we can call home. lastly it takes me back to those visions when I first visited London amongst other cities and how you see people walking the streets carrying their lives on their backs going from day to day doing what they can to get by.

Feeling great!

George Clarke!!

Act 6: 7th December - 25 kilometres - Wonderland Walk for Great Ormond Street Hospital

Up early wrapped up warm coffee and crumpets and off I went on my virtual walk at 7:04 a.m. All of these pictures form the connection to my childhood and feature homes I lived in, schools I went to, recreational pursuits and of course the memory of the hospital I was born in - Princess Margaret.

Quite an emotional walk as I passed so many memories; including my very first dentist visit, Grandad's home and key places around Swindon the whole memories dear my heart.

Act 7: Sunday 13th December - Half Marathon - Victoria Park, London

So back up to London, Victoria Park this time and ready for a half marathon. A dry but very fresh day and as it's nearing to Christmas - well you have to do, what you have to do.

By the end a couple of sore legs but with a time of two hours 30 minutes and 59 seconds act 7 was complete.

Act 8: 🦌🦌❄️❄️ Reindeer Run 24 Miles! ❄️❄️ 🦌🦌 Starts 16th December 2025

Now I know what you're all thinking, yes I have the cutest reindeer in my life. Well for now he's a reindeer, tomorrow he's a Wookie. Take a bow Chewie!

What I personally love about this charity act, is that it is not just supporting my five charities, it also means that I can support the RNLI, which is where the 24 miles come into it - a mile an hour for all the times that they're on call, saving lives.

All in all, a Wookie dressed as a reindeer, five charities as well as the additional one supported and 24 miles out on the road. (Thankfully not all at once.)

If anyone would like to join me so that I don't get lost you are more than welcome.

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Just wanted to give you a chance to see some highlights and to thank you all for your kind words of support.

I appreciate every single penny raised.

Update on the total now... £200!!!

Happy New Year Everyone!

I have already given 2026 a name - Completion Year! With 42 Acts to complete it is going to be a busy one for sure.

Thank you for everyone's support, it means a lot. Let's all make 2026 a truly fantastic year!

Act 9: First for 2026! 3rd January 2026 - FA Cup Half Marathon - Milton Keynes

In a World Cup Year, we are reminded that our only triumph was in 1966 - a decade before I was born. As the saying goes "If you remember the 60's, then you wasn't there!"

10 years ago, I wore this shirt to front a Britpop based tribute band, performing on a stage as part of the Old Town festivities, Today I participated in the FA Cup Half Marathon.

At a steady plodding pace on the ice, contemplating my best Torvil & Dean routine and with a time of 3 hours and 11 minutes, Act 9 is complete.

Made some friends along the way...

Act 10: The Wonder Walk! 30 KILOMETRES!!! Sunday 11th January 2026

Anyone that knows me, will know I have several ideas/ thoughts going through my head, always building a connection that makes 50 Acts of Giving Back not just unique, but special - forging memories.

These two incredible people are my mum and dad. They have been married for nearly 55 years. This picture was taken over Christmas and naturally I have been thinking about how I could incorporate then into Act 10.

Memories took me to 1996 and the excitement of seeing Oasis at Knebworth. On the date of my walk, it will be 30 years since Oasis performed their hit song Wonderwall on Top Of The Pops. So this walk, inspired by my amazing parents and Oasis will be a 30km walk to Cricklade and back.

"Maybe. You're gonna be the one that saves me? And after all, you're my WONDER 🚶 WALK!!

UPDATE ON THE

TOTAL SO FAR!

Thank you to all donations received so far.

I am so grateful for the difference it is making!

Act 11: Valentines Half Marathon February 14th 2026 Suffolk ❤️❤️❤️

Can you feel your legs tonight? Only one more mile to go...

Remember I said it would be a wet day? Well it couldn't be further from what was predicted. Yes it was a tad bit cold when I set off, leaving here around 5am to my running destination, only 110 miles away.

On this occasion my number was 63 and before long I was on my way running through glorious countryside roads, which naturally come with a few hills. With a time of 3:02:32 Act 11 was complete. Thank you for all your messages and kind words of encouragement. x

Act 12: 50 Cup-Cakes of Love! Shared in the community ❤️❤️❤️

Total Raised So Far....

Thank you to all of you for your donations for the cupcakes. x

Can't believe it... We are so close to £500 already.

Definitely feeling the love! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

Act 13: London Half Marathon Olympic Park 1st March 2026

All ready to run!!

Getting warmed up and ready!

I did it!

Thank you London - Good night!

Act 14: Liverpool Half Marathon 15th March 2026

Total Raised So Far....

This is amazing! So close to £1000 now.

I have 6 months left to do the best that I can do. I really want to make £1000 for each charity if possible. I know with your help I can do this.

Still feeling the love! ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ Thank you xx

Act 15: Devizes Half Marathon 22nd March 2026

A little about why I selected these charities...

Act 16: Walkie Talkie Tower Climb - London 28th March 2026 - Great Ormond Street Hospital

Who needs an elevator?

Yep 896 Steps!

ACT 16 - WALKIE TALKIE TOWER CLIMB GREAT ORMAND STREET HOSPITAL

SATURDAY 28TH MARCH 2026 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

Now for something completely different! So I’m heading back to London but on this occasion, I’m walking up a very big building - looks like a giant mobile phone, lots of glass so probably not great if you are not a fan of heights…..Oh and it has 896 Steps! 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

What I really love about this though is that it gives me the opportunity of sharing one of my chosen and championing charities for a year - Great Ormand Street Hospital, so why this charity? 🩵🩵🩵

However you look at it, children are unique and they bring joys into our lives, educate us and look upon us as their heroes, whether you are a parent, guardian or a teacher. They also go through their own challenges and through their own bravery, courage and determination, they are faced with everyday battles yet they continue to be a tower of strength that enlightens the lives of those around them - after all, the celebration of love is all that we need! 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

I will forever be thankful for the childhood I had and even though, I was born with a dislocated hip and that child that always used to dislocate his collar bone, I was always patched up good at my local Princess Margaret Hospital, however my childhood and that of another childhood is the connection that links this altogether and this is why I chose GOSH! 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

So you’ll notice 3 GOSH tops in this picture, one of which I can wear to fitness classes , another of which I will explain in due course and the other one is my Walkie Talkie Tower Climb shirt and my number is 173. The other point to mention is that it is also celebrates its 10th Year Anniversary this event has been hosted! 🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵🩵

So now it’s over to you, 50 ACTS OF GIVING BACK 🩵🩵🩵🩵

Click on GREAT ORMAND STREET HOSPITAL and Please Donate, thank you!

The Warmest of regards, Robert XXXXX 🩵🩵

Act 17: Manchester Marathon 19th April 2026 - Great Ormond Street Hospital

After checking in on the Saturday and being really well looked after, I was good, continued the carb loading with a huge pizza that I demolished in no time and an apple and mango J2O to wash it down, had a coffee, a bit of chocolate, set my alarm and watched a bit of snooker before having a good nights sleep!

Then onto the big day, up early, showered, changed and had a sensible breakfast - touched base with a lovely couple Jamie and Lucy who allowed me to share their uber ride and then made the journey to Trafford followed by a short journey to a certain football ground! No mention of the name, it’s included in the pictures!

Soon for the off and one of those events that I had no idea where I was going but I can say the participation of the stewards and crowds were absolutely amazing and I always enjoy reading the novelty signage boards - the best one for me is ‘You’re running better than the government’ clearly several people were plodding and carrying injuries and in several places the terrain along with the warm weather was a tad challenging - I would like to thank a lovely lady by the name of Lauren for accompanying me for half of the marathon and yes, I was tight in stages and I dug in deep to the end!

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So I suppose you would like to know how I did? Well I have a new PB so with a time of 6:56:24 Act 17 was complete!

Presented with a lovely medal, more goodies, my finishers t-shirt and the odd picture before getting an uber back to my hotel. Had a more substantial meal before leaving for home - surprisingly it’s not hard to drive but just a challenge to get out of the car. Still, lovely rest and onwards and upwards!

I would actually like to leave this post by saying how truly thankful I’m am for you supporting me and donating towards the charities I’m championing - my hope is that I don’t over promote to the point you get tired of what I’m trying to achieve but when I was putting this together, a lot of thought went into it and I was kind of like, it’s all or nothing so give it everything I got but please don’t ever feel you have to donate if you don’t want to - ofcourse I would like you to but I appreciate we are all engaged in this thing called life. And always remember I may not always see you but I equally look at your posts and I am equally excited and encouraged by what you do! So thank you for everything you do and the inspired stories you bring to the table!

So what’s next for me - to rest up, get some new legs (well kind of the same ones but with a glazed Polish) and go again - to say that May is busy is an understatement! So as always, stay tuned!

GOSH - you’ll be pleased to know hit its halfway house target and a little more and currently stands at £510 which is incredible!

Thank you so much for getting behind this incredible charity!

Again, please if you would like to sponsor me, I encourage you to visit my pinned website at the top of the page or I can send you the link.

With the warmest of hugs and a bucketful of love, Robert XXXXX

50 ACTS OF GIVING BACK

Act 18: Walking Carpet 5K - May the walk be with you! Lydiard Park 4th May 2026

For the non star wars fans, it's what Leia calls Chewie)

So after regaining the feeling in my legs from Manchester Marathon, I decided to start this month with something easier and light hearted - with the theme of Star Wars on my mind. (May the Fourth)

My dog Chewie is named after my favourite character and this being a nice 5K walk and with those words that Princess Leia used to describe Chewbacca - The Walking Carpet 5K was born.

Chewie and I loved our walk together. Yes he stopped several times but we eventually made it.

Thank you again for all donations. Update coming soon. xx

Act 19: 50 Bakes of Joy 8th -10th April 2026

The cupcakes were such a success, that 50 more bakes will be shared.

Act 20: Great Bristol Half Marathon 10th May 2026 -

After involving myself in a 30 mile bike ride in preparation for another act on the Saturday - more of that to come. I then went from cycling to running - I’m on my way to being a tri athlete at this rate!

To the Sunday, well rested, a nice sleep - well kind of, up at 5am, a lovely breakfast, kit on and before you know it, out on the road with Mum and Dad on the way to Bristol, parked up and made the short walk to the runners enclosure.

A few piccies - not entirely sure about the caption ‘This is the moment I’ve waited for’ still, I’m the kind of person who’s caption should read ‘I’ll have a go’ is more appropriate - as I discovered in Liverpool, not a fan of running on cobbles or even uneven services but made my way around. Always listening to my body but always keeping the legs moving - that running part to and from under the Clifton suspension bridge went on forever and then finally with just over a mile to go, It was lovely to be greeted with all the crowds - they really do make you feel incredible! With the end insight and with a time of 3:08:37, Act 20 was complete!

Total Raised So Far....

THANK YOU SO MUCH! Look how close I am to £2000!

I have just 4 months left to do the best that I can do. I really want to make £1000 for each charity if possible. I know with your help I can do this. Still feeling the love! ♥️ Thank you xx

Act 21: Rocky Half Marathon - The Last Hop, Staines, Surrey Saturday 16th May 2026

Like always, up early after a good nights sleep contemplating the day that lies ahead. A good breakfast and an energy powdered sachet in my bottle of water, then after getting myself ready and mum and dad out on the road supporting me, it was time for the off!

Yes the pictures are the attire for the day and I was presented with my number on the day, on this occasion I was 94.

The plan was to negotiate 13 miles wearing a couple of attachments. As always, it was never about the time and today’s participation was clear example of this considering I needed to stop every so often for a glucose tablet, the odd photo and the warmth certainly played its part. As this was an out and back event, I was also surprised that after just over 4 miles, to be cheered as if I had finished but no, another 9 miles to go! With a time of 3hrs6 having ran 13:10 miles, ACT 21 was complete!

What I really loved about the day is that other than Saturn putting on a fantastic event, one of the event organisers handcrafted the medals and I absolutely love my medal, such a novelty thing to have and in the year where the film Rocky turns 50!

I would also like to say a mention to so many really lovely people I met along the way, including one guy who even dressed up as Apollo Creed - Full attire!

Act 22: Edinburgh Marathon - Running for SANDS - Sunday 24th May 2026

Sunday arrived! Up, changed, a very light breakfast, a glorious morning, made my way to bag drop/start pen, ate my banana, a few piccies and then with the time to go approaching, off I went with several thousand crazy people!

The best thing about this race and clear winner is the landscape, that coastline, Gosford Park, incredible scenes and so it’s no surprise that I stopped a few more times to experience those views - WOW!

With every passing minute, another mile was chalked off and finally that glorious 26 popped up and just around the corner, the finish was insight - I finished strong and felt good and no injuries although I did discover, I have a lovely tan! With a time of 6:52:54 ACT 22 was complete!

My participation in the Edinburgh Marathon was for SANDS, one of my 5 chosen charities for a year and one that I was incredibly proud to represent. Please, if you would like to donate: 50p, £5 or even £50 - it all adds up, that would be amazing!

THANK YOU!!

Act 23: Another Year, Another Gear! 55 Mile Cycle Ride