Fundraising Owen Hillier - 98 - still walking every day rain or shine - now has a new target

By Susie Watkins 18th Jun 2020

Frome super fundraiser Owen Hillier is still walking to raise funds for Dorthy House Hospice care.

Rain or shine - indoors if it is wet - and as of today (June 18) he has raised a total of £18,600.

He started on Easter Sunday walking 100 metres every day - initially hoping to raise just one thousand pounds for the local hospice.

Having exceeded that expectation by miles - the 98 year old has a new target - he is hoping to raise £20,000.

His proud family told Nub News today (June 18) that in total Owen, a former treasurer for countless local charities including the Friends of Frome hospital, has walked almost 7 km.

His daughter, with whom Owen and his wife are isolating in Wales with said: " We are so proud of what he is doing. He has not missed a day. "

You can donate to the fund here: the Go Fund site

And read some of Owen's incredible story when we last caught up with Owen on VE Day.

Here: Frome Nub News

     

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