'Saints Supporters Step Out To Show Heart'

Last year the good people of COYSDC raised £3500+ in aid of the British Heart Foundation. The story of the walk and the inspiration that led to the whole event being organised in four short weeks is contained here: Link to last years walk report
The missing pictures can be found here: Link to Oxford Saints photo gallery

This year the goal is to be bigger, better and to raise a stack more cash! The plan is for the hardiest of the walkers to march from Wolverton, following the Grand Union Canal all the way to Franklin's Gardens (approximately 15 miles). Chris_the_Saints_Ed has completed this route before and he assures me that they made it to the match in plenty of time. For the occasional rambler and the youngsters (Joe & Holly to name the stars of last year) there will be a much gentler route starting at Blisworth (approximately 5.5. miles). However the aim is for the two groups to meet at Stoke Bruene for a late breakfast/early brunch and then if we can organise it to ferry people through the tunnel to Blisworth on narrow boats. It all sounds like fun so far doesn't but here is the first word of caution. The full 15 mile route is only for those who are fully capable of such a distance. I am currently considering options for ensuring as far as is possible that everyone has a safe, fun and successful day.

In addition to the walk activities we have a number of  pleasing announcements. Firstly all entrants who raise £50 or more in sponsorship this year will receive a free Jetsco t-shirt. Secondly the balloon race at the Saints open day (September 7th) is being donated to the BHF so thanks to Sian Haynes at the Saints for that. Thirdly Chris is currently liaising with Brian C over at The Craic (London Irish Sportnetwork  Site) so that they can get involved too. They're a good bunch and involving them will add greatly to our event. Fourthly we will be selling cashback tickets in aid of the BHF for the match in question, it's £7.50 to the charity per ticket. Fifthly we will be having a bucket shake to raise more cash too. Sixthly Jane Knights from the BHF will be running a heart health promotion stall on the day. Seventhly we are looking for maximum local publicity through BBC Radio Northampton and the Chronicle and Echo. Eigthly.....you know what, that'll do for now! I hope you're all getting as excited as I am. (except for Bob, Bob and Mark that is!)

So thanks to everyone on the organisation team, especially Saintsby, for some great work so far...and watch this space for more details and updates in the coming weeks.
COME ON YOU WALKERS