Peter is walking for Whipps Cross Hospital after his sister's life was saved
Peter Murray, a Walthamstow resident who is 85 years old, has set himself a goal of walking 1000 miles to raise funds for Whipps Cross Hospital after his sister's life was saved when she contracted Covid-19.
Margaret, known as ‘Madge’ is now at home where she lives with Peter and is recovering more each day. Madge is 87 years old and has overcome multiple life threatening illnesses in the past. Peter said of her recovery, “I’m amazed she survived.”
Peter became Madge’s live in carer after she had a heart attack four years ago and he has some help looking after her with visits from daily carers. Peter said of the staff who cared for Madge on Birch Ward: “They’re the most marvellous people, along with Madge’s regular carers. Thank you for all you are doing at the hospital. Thank you for saving her.”
Peter has decided he will walk five miles a day around Walthamstow to raise funds for Whipps Cross, but he will increase this when the lockdown is lifted to 10 miles a day to ensure he meets his goal. He has already surpassed the fundraising target on his Go Fund Me page. He asked for 1000 people to donate £1 each, but he has already raised over £2500. Peter said that after he’s completed his goal, he “might even walk around the world.”
There has been a lot of interest in videos that Peter’s Granddaughter Isabel is helping him post on his Facebook page. With thousands of views and hundreds of comments on his posts, he’s become a local celebrity and said: “A lot of people waved to me today as I walked.”
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