'Mouth to 'Mouth: A Journey of 350,000 Steps

About Me

Hi! I'm Alan, I'm a Software Engineer from the South Coast, and I like being outdoors. I've been making an effort to get outside more this year, and mostly by foot - but I wouldn't say I've been on a real hike before. Not a serious hike anyway, with equipment and stuff. Definitely not a multi-day hike.

So, in my evergreen idiocy, I've decided to go from 0 to 100 and take on the challenge of walking along the coastline from Bournemouth to Plymouth. And I'm dragging a friend along with me.

About The Charity

This trek is in support of the Resuscitation Council, an organisation is dedicated to saving lives through education, support, and research in CPR and emergency response.

Since its founding in 1983, Resuscitation Council UK has been dedicated to improving survival rates for cardiac arrest, both in and out of hospitals. Their mission is to ensure that everyone, from healthcare professionals to the general public, has the skills needed to save a life.

Through education initiatives like the "Restart a Heart" campaign and the interactive "Lifesaver" training, they empower people to act confidently in emergencies. Resuscitation Council UK also works to improve post-resuscitation care, striving to support cardiac arrest survivors both physically and emotionally. Their commitment to best practices in resuscitation has made them a leader in the field, building a community of lifesavers across the country.

You can find out more about the charity and the work they do on their website: https://www.resus.org.uk/

In short, we're going 'Mouth to 'Mouth in the name of saving lives. And every step we take brings us closer to a world where everyone is prepared to act in an emergency. Please consider donating to this worthy cause if you can, and supporting me on this journey!

98% of donations received will help provide life-saving training and resources across the UK - refer to the GoFundMe fees page for more information.

About the walk

The walk will start from Bournemouth Town Center tomorrow, and over the next few days, we'll be heading West, hugging the coastline as best we can, for as long as we can.

The exact route may change depending on weather and energy levels along the way, but we're anticipating the final distance should fall between 150 and 180 miles.

I'll try and share a daily update on LinkedIn as the journey progresses!

Title card photo taken by Paul Reiffer. Image editing by me