An 80-year-old Islander who set off on a challenge to sail around UK to raise money and awareness for Parkinsons is due to return this coming weekend.
By then, David Temple and his crew will have sailed 2,100 miles, navigating the most northerly point of the British Isles a rock called Muckle Flugga in a 29 day trip.
The crew, which also includes Kit Noble (who has Parkinsons), ex-Olympian Andre Usborne (who is in his 70s), John Smith, Steve Burton and David’s grandson Sam, are due to arrive back in Yarmouth Harbour on Saturday 2nd July.
Raising money for Parkinsons research
The aim is to raise as much money and awareness for two charities doing their utmost to find a cure for a disease which affects over 145,000 people in the UK alone.
Between David and Kit’s JustGiving pages, they have already raised almost £15,000.
If you’d like to support David in this challenge, you can donate via the Just Giving Page, where David also explains his motivation behind the trip.
Also check out his Facebook page where you can see the progress of challenge being undertaken, with video updates and more.
