Hungerford RFC

From the 15th to the 17th of May, a team of us from Hungerford RFC took on a 57-mile walk across three counties — linking up with local clubs and finishing at Bath RFC just in time for kick-off.

We did it for Toby — a brilliant young lad currently undergoing treatment for cancer. This was a walk to show our support, raise money, and let him and his family know they’re not alone.

Together, we raised funds for four incredible charities helping Toby and others like him:

• Sarcoma UK

• Teenage Cancer Trust

• Young Lives vs Cancer

• Churchill Hospital Oncology Ward

Hungerford RFC to Devizes RFC – 27 miles

We set off from the club early, full of energy and optimism (which didn’t last long). The first day was a slog — 27 miles of fields, tracks, lanes, and canal paths. The sun was out, the blisters came early, and by the time we reached Devizes RFC we were well and truly knackered.

Devizes RFC to Bradford-on-Avon RFC – 16 miles

Caen Hill Locks was the big feature — and not in a good way. The steep, pounding descent tested everyone’s knees, and the path afterwards felt longer than it was. But we stuck together, and arriving at Bradford-on-Avon RFC felt like a real achievement.

Bradford-on-Avon RFC to Bath RFC – 14 miles

The final day. We set off knowing the end was in sight, but 14 miles still felt like a long way on tired legs. The walk into Bath had a real buzz about it, though — and the thought of reaching the Rec kept us going.

We arrived at Bath RFC in one piece (just), collected our match tickets, and even bumped into England international Sam Underhill, who was a class act and happy to chat.

A brilliant way to finish an unforgettable few days.

We did this for Toby. To show him — and others facing the same fight — that they’ve got a team behind them.

And we did it for the charities that are helping him through it:
Sarcoma UK, Teenage Cancer Trust, Young Lives vs Cancer, and the Churchill Hospital Oncology Ward.

Every mile we walked, every blister we earned, was worth it.

Thanks to everyone who supported us with donations, lifts, snacks, and encouragement. It meant a lot.

Dontations are still open: https://www.justgiving.com/team/hrfc-404040walk

Up the Ford.