David Woodward, Furniture Makers’ Company master has raised £10,000 for the charity’s Step 2 It campaign by walking 110 miles of the Grand Union Canal.
He took nine days to complete the walk, from Gayton Junction, Northamptonshire to Furniture Makers’ Hall in the City of London, accompanied by his wife Anne, daughter and son-in-law Lizzie and Chris Shaw, and past master Tony Smart, who operated the support narrow boat.
Throughout the week, friends and other members of the Furniture Makers joined Woodward at different points along the journey to keep him company.
The event was the final fundraiser planned for the Step 2 It campaign, which has been running since May 2021. It has encouraged companies and individuals to organise sports-based challenges in aid of the charity.
‘I am so proud of the team that made the canal walk the success it was. I was incredibly well supported by my family and friends who joined the walk on different days. Despite all manner of weather, we had fun and the camaraderie was second to none. Thank you to everyone who donated to the charity in support,’ says Woodward.
