Man walks length of The Thames, 220 miles, in aid of Chestnut Tree House

A man is walking from his birth place in Dagenham to the source of the River Thames, approximately 220 miles, in aid of Sussex children’s charity, Chestnut Tree House.
Megan O'Neill
By Megan O'Neill
Published 13th Jun 2022, 12:57 BST
David Key on his 220 mile journeyDavid Key on his 220 mile journey
David Key on his 220 mile journey

David Key is completing the walk in three chunks, across May and June, and has currently raised more than £4700, a total which is rising daily.

David said: “I chose this walk as if I’m going to ask people to donate money I then I need to do something that is worthy of their money”.

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He previously walked the South Downs Way for the same charity, raising more than £2000.

Chestnut Tree House is a children’s hospice that provides care for children and young people with life-limiting conditions in Sussex and South East Hampshire.

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