Today was a very welcome non walking day. I was meeting Rachel and Elsa from the press teams at the Marie Curie hospice where they had arranged a press interview for me.
First of all, I was shown round the facilities and introduced to the staff. I told them about my trek and gave them some hearts.
I felt like a celebrity as we were followed around by two photographers and I talked to lots of the staff. Many of the photographs have been taken by Jeff. Thank you so much.
I was told that there was a special surprise for me today. I was kept in suspense for quite awhile before it was revealed. I had to watch a video whilst my reaction was being filmed.
It was absolutely awesome. Tom Daley, Olympian diver, had sent me a personal video message and had been crocheting some hearts for me. What an amazing thing to do. I was blown away. It means so much to have someone like him supporting what I’m doing and helping raise the profile of my fundraising. What a star.
I then had an interview with a journalist. The article came out shortly after, even in the Guardian, along with a request for an video interview tomorrow here at the hospice.
I spent the afternoon and evening checking over my social media and other administrative activities and generally getting myself up-to-date with things.
Blimey, what a day it’s been. Let’s see what tomorrow brings. As I settled back in Priscilla for the evening it started to get a little chilly. I put on the heating but it decided to be temperamental and so I just jumped into bed.
Best bits: Tom Daley’s message
Worst bits: temperamental heating
Distance: rest day
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