Melissa doing a Desert Dare for Oakhaven

Local Milford on Sea resident, Melissa Page is taking part in the annual Hospice Walk in aid of Oakhaven Hospice on Saturday 20th May.

The Hospice Walk can be 7, 13 or 26 miles. Melissa is a keen supporter of Oakhaven Hospice, and for the past three years has completed the 26 mile walk.

Lots of people will be doing The Hospice Walk locally, and as Melissa will be in Arizona for the day of the walk, so she thought she would do her “Desert Dare” by completing the 26 mile walk in the desert. 

This should be a real challenge in terms of heat, as at that time of year it can get up to 100 degrees or above. Also, the terrain is undulating, rocky and sandy, with an abundance of none too friendly wildlife such as; rattlesnakes, scorpions, coyotes, mountain lions and vultures. 

Her husband, Ed has agreed to be her support network (as always!). He will be meeting Melissa at various points en-route with water and snacks and hopefully some company too, as he also plans to walk part of the route with her.

To read more or to support Melissa, please click here.

Melissa has also been running Walk for Wellness in the village since 2019.

About Walk for Wellness

Walk for Wellness was set up by Melissa Page in August 2019. She is a qualified personal trainer and ex-lawyer who has a real passion for fitness, and has completed 4 marathons and various charity challenges. 

Melissa wanted to give something back to the community so she started free walking groups at 10am on Mondays and Wednesdays for anyone who would like to go along.  

The aim being for people to get some exercise and simultaneously have some social company. 

 

The exercise is usually followed by a well-earned coffee and chat. The groups tend to cover 3 to 3.5miles in the hour but different speeds can be catered for (including jogging).  She always does a warm up to start and a stretch after.  

Anyone that would like to join in can just turn up at 10am on Mondays and Wednesdays outside the Needles Eye Café.

The importance of fitness is clear, and people’s reasons for walking varies, and Melissa is keen to see new members join in for fitness and fun.

To join the Walk for Wellness free walking group, or to find out more, please contact Melissa on pagetwo@hotmail.co.uk or 07712 164310.