Part 2
Julie White | The Gobsmacked Moment
Five days walking the Cumbria Way, from Ulverston to Carlisle, brought together a group of women determined to raise awareness and funds for Always Another Way, a West Cumbrian charity supporting mental health and wellbeing.
The August challenge delivered considerably more than anyone had bargained for.
Driving rain, demanding terrain, aching limbs and extraordinary encounters with people whose lives had been touched by mental health difficulties and suicide.
But amongst the physical challenges were moments of real joy, friendship, laughter and surprise.
Julie White brought her own professional experience and perspective to the challenge, alongside her enthusiasm for supporting a cause that matters.
One of the signature questions in Assa Marra is about the Gobsmacked Moment. That extraordinary experience which takes someone completely by surprise and stays with them long afterwards.
For Julie, the Cumbria Way provided just such a moment.
In this episode, Julie joins Catherine Williamson to reflect on the experience and share the particular moment that left her truly gobsmacked.
And if anyone needed evidence of just how physically demanding those five days were, consider this.
At the time of recording, more than two months after completing the walk, Julie had lost her fifth toenail.
The Cumbria Way was clearly a gift that kept on giving!
An unforgettable experience, wonderful company and a reminder that sometimes the most extraordinary moments happen when we least expect them.
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Did you know that Assa Marra has become a community interest company?
We work specifically in West Cumbria to help young people develop confidence around communication.
To donate please click on the link.
https://www.givengain.com/project/Always-Another-Cumbria-Way-Team
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