106km £4,000 fundraising Ultra Challenge for Dee starts today

Island resident Dee Becker will be one of the many taking part in the 2016 Isle of Wight Ultimate Challenge – a 106km walk around the coastal path of the Island, this weekend.

Setting off at 9am in Chale this morning (Saturday), Dee has spent six months training to complete the 106km over the next two days and hopefully raise £4,000 in the process.

Dee said,

“Being passionate about helping women increase their self-esteem and confidence through improving their self-image and appearance, I decided to set myself the target of raising a total of £4,000 for three inspiring charities for the wonderful help and support they give to ladies affected by the personally devastating side-effects of cancer treatment.
“£3,000: The Earl Mountbatten Hospice care for people with life-limiting illnesses, their families and carers, whilst also providing a range of alternative therapies including Look Good Feel Better workshops.
“£500: Look Good Feel Better is the only international cancer support charity, providing practical and very effective free services for women and teenagers suffering from the visible side effects from cancer treatment.

“£500: mynewhair by Salons That Care is a pioneering charity founded by and inspired by Trevor Sorbie MBE. They provide public advice and support a national network of independent salons and professionals who provide a wig styling service for people suffering from cancer and medical hair loss.”

Show your support
If you would like to support Dee on her challenge you can make a donation via her Just Giving Page, or you could offer moral support along the way.

The challenge starts 9am on Chale Recreation (look out for Bib Number 1390) and there are three main rest stop points around the walk where supporters are able gather.