Sunderland man set to walk more than 180 miles in support of soup kitchen

A gruelling 182-mile walk will see Sunderland man David Potter navigate a coast-to-coast route in aid of a soup kitchen in the city.
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David, 42, has set himself a target of raising £2,000 for Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen, and as well as walking the mammoth route, he will also be carrying all of the equipment he needs for the trip alongside him.

He will start his mega 182-mile journey today (Wednesday, October 28) and is hoping to be back home on Wednesday, November 4.

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David, of Downhill, told the Echo why he has chosen to raise money for the Sunderland Community Soup Kitchen – and what part of the challenge he thinks will be the toughest.

David Potter will start his walk on Wednesday, October 28.David Potter will start his walk on Wednesday, October 28.
David Potter will start his walk on Wednesday, October 28.
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He said: “During the Covid-19 lockdown, I basically worked alongside them and helped them with their deliveries so I got to see all the good things that they do for people, that’s why I chose them.

"It’s going to be hard, I know that I’m taking on a bit too much with this and the weather is forecast to be raining with strong winds, I think that will be the most difficult thing about it.”

So far, David has raised more than £400 for the charity and has thanked people for the support they have shown him to date.

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"People have been donating bits of equipment and I can’t thank everyone enough for the support.”

If you wish to donate to David’s fundraiser, you can do so by clicking here.

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