In support of the Alan Shearer Foundation

Move a Mile

Eight years ago doctors told me I'd never walk again. I'm walking a mile anyway, 2,775 steps, for a good cause.

Eight years ago I broke my neck and was told I would never walk again.

I wasn't having that.

I've been pushing myself ever since, and now I've decided to set myself a new challenge: walk one mile.

I'm taking part alongside the Alan Shearer Foundation's Move a Mile campaign, which is raising £1 million towards a second hydrotherapy pool at the Alan Shearer Centre.

My challenge is a little different.

I currently average around 50 steps a day, and my average stride is 58cm. That means I need to complete 2,775 steps to cover a mile.

My first thought was to simply donate the £5 and drive a mile in my power wheelchair. But I thought, where's the challenge in that?

So I'm going to walk it instead.

I have no idea how long it's going to take me, but I'll get there.

I've already donated my £5, and I'm now asking friends, family and anyone following my journey to sponsor me and help raise even more for the Alan Shearer Foundation.

Whether it's 50p, £1, £5 or whatever you can afford, every donation will help towards the Foundation's £1 million mission.

This page tracks every step as I go.

Donations go directly to the Alan Shearer Foundation through JustGiving.

Follow my journey as I take on 2,775 steps, one step at a time, on Facebook or Instagram.

Donations go directly to the Alan Shearer Foundation through JustGiving. This page just tracks my progress.

• 1 I move. Steps logged here as I go.
• 2 You sponsor. A pound a step is just a guide, give whatever suits you.
• 3 You nominate three mates to move their own mile.