Story added: 16th June 2014
It was a scene of emotion and exhaustion at Cromer Pier on Saturday morning as over 70 brave walkers overcame blisters, cramps and fatigue to complete the 2014 Coastal Walk Challenge.
Starting in Hunstanton on Friday morning, the team walked the 47 miles to Cromer along the Norfolk Coast Path, in 24 gruelling hours that included the dreaded shingle banks of Cley and Beeston Bump.
It was the fourth and largest Coastal Walk Challenge so far, with all the funds raised helping disadvantaged and disabled people in Norfolk to enjoy the benefits of sport.
Among the team was CSF Health Development Officer Toby Nickerson who explained the brutal nature of the 24 hour challenge:
“It was the hardest thing I’ve ever done, both physically and mentally.
“There were moments where we all struggled but there was a great team spirit throughout and we dragged each other along.
“We were all a bit emotional at the end and filled with a real sense of achievement.”
Afterwards, the team enjoyed a well-deserved brunch at The Grove while comparing injuries and stories from their adventure.
An album of pictures can be viewed on the CSF Facebook page
"We were all a bit emotional at the end and filled with a real sense of achievement."
Toby Nickerson
Coastal Challenger
3rd July 2024
On Friday 24th May, local school Ashleigh Primary joined forces with the Foundation to put together a morning of fundraising fun.
2nd July 2024
On Sunday 30th of June over 140 cyclists took to the roads of Norfolk for the Foundation fundraiser - Cycle Swarm 2024.
1st July 2024
On Saturday 29th of June The Nest played host to the Foundation's first ever Armed Forces Day.
27th June 2024
In April, ex-soldier Del Sullivan embarked on a mammoth fundraising mission, walking ten marathons in ten days around Norwich ring road, raising money for the Community Sports Foundation.
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