Midhurst woman takes on ultra challenge for niece
Julie Glue from Bepton recently took on the gruelling South West Coast Ultra Challenge to raise money for Bowel Cancer UK.
Starting and finishing in Dunster in Devon and winding her way through the hill tops of Exmoor National Park for 50km, the 65-year-old completed the challenge on one of the hottest days of the year.
She said: “In early 2025, my beautiful niece Katy was diagnosed with bowel cancer. That July, I completed a 50km walk to raise money to support Bowel Cancer UK and raised just under £2,000.
“Fast forward a year, and following chemotherapy, Katy is doing well and is my driving force. She has a stoma but refuses to give in to this dreadful disease and continues to lead an active and fulfilling life.
“Along with some of her work colleagues, Katy had her head shaved and raised over £3000 for Bowel Cancer UK.
“To support her efforts, I climbed 1600m in 50km over difficult terrain.
“It was very challenging, and I was delighted to finish in under 12 hours, raising close to £1000.”