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Paul Sweet

Wellness Walk London Bridges

Help me reach my goal of £600

I’m taking on a Wellness Walk for a happier, healthier future for all.

One in 15 of us is now living with diabetes and Diabetes UK is the charity leading the fight against the UK's devastating and fastest-growing health crisis.

By donating to my page, Diabetes UK could fund more research or provide much needed support via their helpline. Together, we can walk towards a world where diabetes can do no harm.

Please support me today.

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The preparations continue

Wednesday 24th Sep
As the weekend draws closer the finer preparations continue. I've filled in all my details, emergency contact details and medication details on the back of my race number, and also written my message on the back message bib. I'll share photos tomorrow.
I also received a donation from a customer i was talking to at work, such a kind gesture.
The excitement continues to grow!

1 week to go!

Sunday 21st Sep
One week to go before my Wellness Walk in London.
Woke up this morning with the start of a cold, snotty nose, coughing etc.
Have started to dose myself up, plenty of fluids etc. probably WFH this week to give myself time to get better.
10 miles is going to challenge me full stop, without feeling rubbish as well!
The General is determined to do this!

The Month is Here!

Monday 1st Sep
Pinch Punch 1st of the month!
September is here, the beginning of Autumn.
It's Wellness Walk month and time to step up the training, especially as it seems like my foot infection has gone.
So best foot forward and lets get going!

Time to step up the training!

Sunday 24th Aug
Today is day 9 of taking the antibiotics prescribed for me following my foot infection.
My foot is feeling better each day and so tomorrow I feel its time to get out there and to do a bit more daily walking to build up for next month's Wellness Walk! It is only 5 weeks today!!!

Amazing support. Thank you!

Friday 22nd Aug
What amazing support I've had since sharing my social media post from Diabetes UK.
Thank you all.
You make an old man feel very humbled 🙂 

He's a model and he's looking good?

Thursday 21st Aug
Meet Paul, who is taking on his first Wellness Walk at London Bridges this September 🙌
💬 "I'd like to give something back to Diabetes UK for the support that they've given me. I've been living with type 2 diabetes since 1996, and the Diabetes UK website has been one of my go-tos for answers over the years."
"I love walking, not only for my physical health, but also because it really helps with my mental health. I've taken on the One Million Step Challenge before, and it was great to get friends and family involved."
"I've also volunteered with Diabetes UK before at local events in Cornwall. There are a lot of people living with diabetes and a lot who don't even know they are, so it's important to raise awareness and spread the word."
"I'm looking forward to meeting new people at the walk. I'm very chatty, so hopefully I'll be able to speak to a lot of people. I'm also looking forward to being in London, I've seen the map of the walk and it looks very exciting!"

Thank you Lostwithiel Bingo fundraisers!

Thursday 31st Jul
Some of you might know that I'm involved with the Lostwithiel Bingo Fundraisers.
Joyce Thomas who runs and organises the Bingo's said to me that she'd like to support me with my 11 Bridges Challenge.
Lostwithiel Bingo Fundraisers have generously sponsored me with £200
Wow, just wow!
Thank you Joyce and everyone involved. Love you all xx

Wellness Walk 2025 a new challenge!

Sunday 27th Jul
As I write this its Sunday morning, 27th July 2025 at noon.
I've just signed up for the Wellness Walk London Bridges that takes place on Sunday 28th September.
I've chosen the 10 mile challenge, starting at Battersea Park at 10am.
Travel to and from London booked. 2 nights London hotel booked.
Will use the rest of the 1 Million Step challenge as a warm up for this event.
Wish me luck!

Thank you to my Sponsors

£200

Lostwithiel Bingo Fundraisers

Good Luck Paul, from everyone involved with Lostwithiel Bingo Fundraisers

£53

Stephen Sweet

Good luck on the walk Sweeter, love the hat!

£45

Dave, Steve & Dick

Good luck Paul. Up the Charlton!

£26.50

Rastamouse

The General and Rastamouse. In London, September 2025. Geddon!

£26.50

Marie Brown

Good luck

£25

Vivi Wearne

Good luck baby brother

£21.20

Malcolm

Sweety in the Big Smoke.... sounds like a movie title!! Good Luck

£21.20

Matt Wearne

Smash it

£21.20

Peter Beale

All the very best Paul with your charity walk mate.

£20

Monty Brown

Geddon the General! Marching on Together. Up the Leeds!

£20

Sian Turberville

Geddon the General! Blue is the colour! Up the Chelsea!

£20

Jane Barker

Best of luck Paul - Have Fun!!

£15.90

Lyndsay

Good luck Paul! I know you'll smash it!

£15.90

Clive, Helen, Willow And Marley

Marley has sent over his pocket money 💰 🥰🤣. Good luck with the walk, love all of the Massy's xx

£15.90

Lee Palmer

Good on you my ‘social media’ friend. ✌🏻

£15.90

Carrie Hardy

Good luck Paul!! Proud to contribute, every step counts x

£15.90

Joe Matthews

Best of luck Paul! You’ll smash it!

£15

Caroline Harrison

Go for it Paul - enjoy it!

£10.60

Lorna Sweet

Good luck brother in law!

£10.60

Kim Southey

£10.60

Mark Lee

£10.60

Nikki Early

£10.60

Tony Jay Laine

Good luck General. 💚

£10.60

Kevin Buckthought

Good luck General

£10.60

Kristina Wheeler

go smash it💪

£10

Mike Scales

Good luck Paul

£10

Sarah Kennett

Good luck mate, I know you'll smash it xx

£10

James Simmons

£10

Laura Williams

Good luck mate, & watch out for any trolls under those bridges 😉

£10

Roy & Judith

Well done Paul!

£10

Heidi Sweet

Good luck uncle Paul (best godfather) . Go smash it . Love you