Mollie’s 102-Mile Walk to Thank Hospice and MND Association for Mum’s Care

Mollie Legg is set to take on a 102-mile walk over four days this March to raise funds for St Elizabeth Hospice and the Motor Neurone Disease Association, to say ‘thank you’ for the support both charities have given her mum, Diane Legg, who is living with Motor Neurone Disease.

Mollie, who is from Cambridge, will begin her challenge on 27 March in Cambridge before following a route through places that hold special meaning for her parents.

These include Sudbury, where they first met, and Trimley St Mary, where the family lived for much of Mollie’s childhood, before finishing the 102-mile trek on 30 March, in Framlingham, where her parents now live.

“I’m actually starting the walk on my mum’s birthday, which makes it even more special,” said Mollie. “St Elizabeth Hospice has been amazing supporting Mum with her emotional wellbeing and helping her understand her diagnosis.

“Along the route friends and family will be joining me at different points. I’m hoping Mum might even be able to join for a short stretch in her wheelchair, while my husband will walk with me on the final day.

“I’m a bit nervous because so many people know I’m doing the walk now, but I’m really looking forward to the challenge.

“Supporting the hospice is really important to me. I know hospices are often underfunded, but the care and kindness they show means so much, and Mum always says how lovely everyone there is.

“For the Motor Neurone Disease Association, I want to raise awareness and funds because many people still don’t know much about the condition.

“This diagnosis was devastating for our family, so I really want to do something positive to help my mum and others going through the same experience. I’m very grateful for any support people can give.”

Kelly Nekrews, community fundraiser at St Elizabeth Hospice, said: “Best of luck to Mollie with her fantastic walking challenge in support of the hospice and the MND Association.

“Every step made and pound raised really will make a difference to our hospice services and those under our care throughout the local community.”