Siblings take on Coast 2 Coast to raise money for charity

Two siblings are preparing to take on a walking challenge to raise money for a charity which supports their visually impaired little brother.

The annual Coast 2 Coast walk – in aid of Sight Matters – will take place next Sunday (8 September).

It challenges walkers to travel the 12 miles between Douglas and Peel on foot via the Heritage Trail.

More than 500 people are expected to take part.

Debbie Thomson is a volunteer coordinator from Sight Matters: 

Nine-year-old Callum and eight-year-old Emilie Bentham are two of those who will be walking - for the third and second time respectively. 

They’re taking on the challenge in honour of their three-year-old brother Aidan who was born with a serious visual impairment:

Walkers of all ages and abilities can take part.

The event starts at 1.30pm.

A shorter three-mile route – from St Johns to Peel – will start at 3.30pm.

Debbie told Manx Radio while entries close this Sunday (3 September) they are still on the lookout for volunteer marshals:

You can find more information about the Coast 2 Coast walk here.

You can donate to Callum and Emilie’s walk here.