PERHAPS A GIFT VOUCHER FOR MUM?: MOTHER'S DAY
On 1 August 2017, former paratrooper Christian Lewis set off from Swansea to walk the entire coastline of the UK. Christian's search for self-discovery, and to raise awareness and funds for the veterans charity SSAFA, would become a journey beyond his or anyone's expectations. From raising over a quarter of a million pounds to adopting a dog called Jet to finding love with fellow adventurer Kate, he had no idea that when he started this once-in-a-lifetime experience he would be crossing the finish line (some five and a half years later) with a fiancée, a baby and a renewed sense of purpose. His story is one of survival and hope, but it's also proof that, with the right mindset, anything is possible. Finding Hildasay is Christian's first book about his journey, which has already received worldwide attention, a BAFTA-nominated documentary and more.
The word “inspiration” is often overused; Chris really is an inspiration. I urge you to read his tale -- Sir Andrew Gregory, CEO of the SSAFA charity Exhilarating * The Observer * The real journey here is one of self-discovery * The Mail on Sunday *
