The chief operating officer of charity Child Action Northwest (CANW), which has its head office based in Buckshaw, Chorley, is dusting off her walking boots in preparation for a monumental fundraising challenge of completing a 140-mile walk in just nine days.

Naomi Hollinshead, who joined CANW last year, is preparing to walk the whole way around the island of Anglesey to raise money for CANW’s new residential home for young people which is being built in Blackburn.

CANW is based in the North West but works with communities across the country, supporting and empowering children, young people and vulnerable adults. CANW is building the new children’s home, named James Dixon House, to provide a safe and nurturing environment for three children to help them recover, thrive and achieve their potential.

Naomi says: “CANW is a not-for-profit organisation, but our ability to grow and enhance our services is often limited by funding. That’s why I’m passionate about raising money for this brand-new residential home.

Naomi taking a break from training for her 140 mile hike

placeholder image — Naomi taking a break from training for her 140 mile hike

“Every penny we raise will go towards James Dixon House, including things like creating a beautiful garden, where three children will be able to connect with nature and find peace. It’s about giving them a space to grow, heal and rediscover joy. By supporting us, you can help make this vision a reality.”

Joined by five friends and three energetic dogs, Naomi’s gruelling nine-day, 140-mile challenge of the Anglesey Coastal Walk starts on Saturday, June 21.

You can find Naomi’s Just Giving page here https://www.justgiving.com/page/groupangleseywalk?utm_medium=FA&utm_source=CL

To discover more about CANW’s work, which makes a positive difference to thousands of people’s lives across the country, please go to https://canw.org.uk.