A 70-YEAR-OLD man is heading to Grimsby as part of an 18-month sponsored walk across the UK to raise £100,000 for The Salvation Army.
Andy Peddle will be donning a top hat and tails as he arrives in Lincolnshire today – walking through Grimsby, Market Rasen, Lincoln and Gainsborough – including paying a visit to Scunthorpe Football Club.
Having started his epic journey in May in the Shetland Islands, Andy is walking to 130 Salvation Army Corps, Lifehouses, charity shops and every league football club throughout the UK. He will give a talk about the issues of human trafficking and homelessness at each Salvation Army.
Andy said: "The Salvation Army has a long history of offering practical support to people who are vulnerable or in need. We are there for 3,500 homeless men, women and families every night.
"This is a personal pilgrimage too – we are renting out our home and my wife has relocated to the central location of Leeds while I am raising the money.
"I have a support van following me on my trek so I can have a break and sleep wherever needed."
Andy has already completed a 8,000-mile trek to raise money for Africa families living in poverty.
Follow his progress on www.salvationarmy.org.uk/uki/walk and donate at www.justgiving.com/andy-peddle
