The Ongoing Story

It was the resolve of Howard Kerr to raise awareness of Pancreatic Cancer that started
it all last year. Howard had been diagnosed with the disease, and was determined to
fight it and raise money for much needed research.

With help from his many friends he organised a 3 day walk along the Ridgeway which
resulted in £75,000 being given to the Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund.

As a direct consequence, the first Howard Kerr PHD Studentship Award has now been made to a student studying at the Institute of Cancer at Barts.

In the early part of his journey, when the Howard’s Way Walk along The Ridgeway was conceived, Howard was in the Highlands with Nick Grecian (his brother-in-law) and expressed his intention to also walk Hadrian’s Wall.

Most of you will know that Howard sadly lost his personal fight last August, but Nick took up the challenge on Howard's behalf and it is fantastic that this ambition was realised in his memory by the supporters who joined in with the original walk last year along with many new friends.

Howard was very much part of this walk and a few of his ashes were scattered en route so that he could be part of the fantastic history of the wall.

From 1st-4th May the walk followed the route of Hadrian’s Wall from
Wall’s End in Newcastle to Bowness-on-Solway – some 85 miles.
The 20 or so walkers covered the distance over four days with just
three nights rest - click here for the itinerary - and as well as moral
and physical support, the walkers mainly needed sponsorship from you,
so have a look at who you know on the walkers page and back them
with your funds.

We are aiming to raise enough for a second award and funds from Hadrian’s Wall will go towards this. You can donate easily by going to our Justgiving site or pledge money direct with the walker by means of a pledge form.

Dig deep!