Welwyn Garden City man to trek Hadrian's Wall
A TRAIN driver from WGC is to trek along Hadrian's Wall for charity. Father-of-four Richard Sullivan will be undertaking the three-day hike across Northumberland next month, to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London. The 44-year-old
A TRAIN driver from WGC is to trek along Hadrian's Wall for charity.
Father-of-four Richard Sullivan will be undertaking the three-day hike across Northumberland next month, to raise money for Great Ormond Street Hospital (GOSH) in London.
The 44-year-old, whose son Joshua has been a patient at GOSH for a number of years, described the hospital as an "amazing place".
Richard, of Bushey Ley, said: "During Josh's outpatient visits and hospital stays, we realised how lucky he has been as there are so many more severe cases that need our help.
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"This little walk pales into insignificance, but hopefully will raise much needed funds for the hospital to ease other children's suffering."
Richard, a former Sir Frederic Osborn School student, told the WHT he is looking forward to his 25-mile challenge along the wall, built in northern England by the Roman Empire to prevent raids from ancient Scottish tribes.
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He is hoping to collect "as much money as possible", and has already raised �400 following a donation from FirstGroup, the parent company of his employer First Capital Connect.
"The donation from FirstGroup has given me a great start in my fundraising and that sum alone will make an amazing difference to children at the hospital," he said.
To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/richardsullivan1
