JIM Morton is preparing for another mission as part of his bid to raise £50,000 for a cause close to his heart.
Back in April 2021 – the day the Covid lockdown ended – Jim, his wife Sue and dogs Shona and Maisie set off in a motorhome.
He spent 537 days on his trek around the entire British coastline to fulfil a life-long dream and to raise money for the Ghurka Welfare Trust which provides aid to Ghurka veterans, their families and communities.
He managed to raise just over £40,000 but didn’t reach his target of £50,000.
Now on May 17, Jim will set off for France to take on a new challenge.
The 63-year-old dad-of-three from Penistone plans to walk the entire Normandy D-Day beaches.
He said: “After walking the coast-to-coast I’ve now decided on my next adventure.
“I’m going to set off in our motorhome on May 17 to walk the entirety of the Normandy D-Day beaches - Gold, Utah, Juno, Omaha and Sword.
“I’m intending to finish it on June 6 - the same day of the D-Day operation.
“When I did the coast-to-coast I aimed to raise £50,000 and after the book sales I’m just over £40,000. I’m hoping that this will help me reach my target.”
To follow Jim’s journey and to donate, follow his Facebook page ‘I May Be Gone A While’.
