Emma raised £3,000 for Cruse!

Pictured are Emma Wilson and our Chief Executive Mary Doyle

Emma Wilson recently completed a walking challenge in memory of her childhood best friend, Karen Testa (nee Clague), who died in 2024.

Emma wanted to do a step challenge to mark what would have been Karen's 49th birthday on 21 March 2025. She completely smashed it by walking an amazing 866,366 steps during March, and raised over £6,000 for Cruse and Asthma + Lung UK.

Emma said, “Every step I’ve walked has been for Karen - through aching feet, tired legs, and emotional days, she has been my motivation. I know she’d be laughing at me power-walking through the streets, especially in a banana costume and probably telling me to slow down and grab a drink! To everyone who has supported me, walked with me, donated, or simply sent kind words—thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your generosity has meant the world, and I know Karen would be so proud of what we’ve achieved together.”

Emma presented £3,000 to Cruse which is a huge amount of money us. Our chief executive Mary thanked Emma for marching for March and said, “We are very grateful to Emma for raising funds but also awareness of our charity. Emma completely smashed it! Wow - thank you and well done”.