What it is and why I’m doing it:
The walk itself
“In July of 2010 we’ll be walking the length of Hadrian’s Wall in six days. That’s 84 miles across the entire width of England.
We’re walking in aid of the Joseph Salmon Trust, a charity founded by [Dan's] friends in memorial to their son Joseph who died aged 3 in April of 2005.
The Joseph Salmon Trust supports parents who have lost a child by providing financial assistance to those who need it most.”
The cause
“Joseph was a happy, healthy three year old who loved life. He enjoyed playing with his toy trains, his cars and his pretend kitchen. He had a busy social life, with lots of friends from nursery and friends who lived nearby.
He enjoyed cooking with his mummy, going on trains and buses with his daddy, and playing outside with anyone who would join in.
Joseph had a passion for books and had just started to ‘read’ them to his younger sister. It felt like his life was just beginning.
This all changed on 1st April 2005, when Joseph died of streptococcal pneumonia. Joseph did not suffer, he simply fell into a deeper sleep from which he never awoke.
The Joseph Salmon Trust has been set up in his name
The Trust supports parents who have lost a child by providing financial assistance to those who need it most. This may be to help with funeral costs or to allow the self employed a break from work while they come to terms with their loss.”
…and because Dawg asked me to join him.
…and because England is my homeland.
Where it is:
Hadrian’s Wall runs the width of Northern England, and we’re walking the whole thing.
Who’s doing it with me:
Team Ocelot
Why I’m telling you 9 months early:
Cuz I feel like it? 
I’m not fundraising (yet) but our goal is to raise £20,000. The exchange rate is £1.67 to $1.00. We’ll see if we can do it. No matter, I am excited for this adventure.
sounds like a wonderful way to spend those days. i would be honored to financially contribute when the time comes. in addition, my birthday is july 5th and i pledge all birthday monies to your cause.
I think it’s so cool that you guys are doing that, and part of me really wants to come out there just to cheer you on.
Becky, that is super generous of you, thank you!
Adam, you’ll be there in spirit, and I’m sure in shirt form, hehehehe.
I’m really looking forward to this for obvious reasons… and some not so obvious.
I wonder how hard it will be to do the walk in a full plate mail armor suit just like the real King Arthur? Or is the History Channel getting the best of me?
Time will tell…
Wow, this is a really awesome thing you and Dawg are doing.
I will gladly contribute something if I can at that time. I’m sure I can scrounge something when the time comes.
That sounds absolutely wonderful!
How amazing… I can’t wait to read all about it!
I love it! I actually saw your name on a list at Jo Beaufoix’s site.
That’s a great thing you guys are doing
It is all rather exciting isn’t it. And even more so for your and dawgs participation. I can’t wait until next July.
Wow, what an amazing and awesome thing to do! I hope your team can reach its goal!