Sheila Smith

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234,720 steps

Current

150000 steps

My Goal

I am making every step count this February

This February, I am taking part in BrainWalk and walking, jogging or running as far as I can to improve my own health and wellbeing and help save lives! 

I am raising money for the Encephalitis Society, a cause close to my heart.
Encephalitis is a neurological condition that can be devastating. Here are five facts you may not know: 


1. Encephalitis is inflammation of the brain.

2. It is caused by an infection or through the immune system attacking the brain.

3. Anyone can be affected by encephalitis – no matter their age, gender or ethnicity.

4. It has a high death rate and survivors are often left with an acquired brain injury and life-changing consequences.

5. In some cases, encephalitis can impact on mental health, causing difficult to deal with emotions and behaviours, and can lead to thoughts of self-harm and even suicide.

One person is diagnosed with encephalitis every minute across the world, and life for them and their loved ones will never be the same again.

Every donation I receive will go to the Encephalitis Society, helping accelerate understanding and awareness of encephalitis and ensuring that those affected by this serious neurological condition get the crucial help and support they need. Please help if you can.

My Achievements

50% of Fundraising Achieved

Reached Fundraising Target

Made a self-donation

Reached Step 50%

Reached Step Target

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My Updates

Thank you

Wednesday 1st Mar
I have achieved 234,720 steps this month walking for Sussex Steppers BrainWalk Team. 
Thank you team for your encouragement.
Thank you for sponsoring me🥰

Swooving on World Encephalitis Day

Thursday 23rd Feb
Our Swoove group dressed in red to exercise and raise awareness of Encephalitis yesterday.
We were red hot.

Wearing red

Wednesday 22nd Feb
Making steps in my red t-shirt today at Swoove.
Thank you to everyone who has donated to this worthwhile cause.

Steps in a good cause

Monday 6th Feb
I am taking part in the BrainWalk step challenge.
It was frightening and shocking to know how ill Annette was but good to see her build herself up again to enjoy life. However the affects are still there, the illness has had a lasting impact on Annette and all who know her.
Stepping 100000 steps every day is going to be a challenge for me but nothing like the challenges face by those who contact Encephalitis.
Please support us if you can.
Sheila

Thank you to my Sponsors

£50

Carolyn Mogridge

Well done Sheila. Almost half way there!!

£50

Sheila Smith

£31.80

Aly Bates

£21.20

Anonymous

Cheering you on from cloudy Devon!