My Activity Tracking
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The Afterparty Update (Update 2 Of 2)
So, do you remember when I teased a little project for the end?
Well, it's finally here! The project itself has arrived! Ladies and gentlemen, my 'piece de resistance' - a custom Great Ormond Street Jersey, courtesy of, and thanks to, Ninjersey!
Well, it's finally here! The project itself has arrived! Ladies and gentlemen, my 'piece de resistance' - a custom Great Ormond Street Jersey, courtesy of, and thanks to, Ninjersey!
This project was in the pipeline from mid-September, whilst I was doing this event. And now, just in time for my next event (Race For The Kids, happening tomorrow in Hyde Park, London), here it is!
It should be said, I've ordered from the site, Ninjersey, before, when creating specific self-created gaming merch (which fits me like a glove), but now I have one for GOSH, and it looks, feels and is fantastic!
It should be said, I've ordered from the site, Ninjersey, before, when creating specific self-created gaming merch (which fits me like a glove), but now I have one for GOSH, and it looks, feels and is fantastic!
I'll hope to be posting this on the socials, as the month progresses, so I hope you can stay tuned! Otherwise, if you're up at Hyde Park tomorrow, you may well catch me in a cheeky moment or two, showcasing this to some very special friends.
And so, that wraps this event up! Thank you very much everyone, for all of your acquainted time!
But, as I also have mentioned, I will be up at Hyde Park, London tomorrow, for one more event. If anyone would like to preview this event, and/or donate to that cause, the link is just below (depending on whether URL's work in posts or not, you may have to copy and paste the link).
But, as I also have mentioned, I will be up at Hyde Park, London tomorrow, for one more event. If anyone would like to preview this event, and/or donate to that cause, the link is just below (depending on whether URL's work in posts or not, you may have to copy and paste the link).
https://race.gosh.org/fundraisers/bobbygotelee/rbc-race-for-the-kids
Otherwise, as always, thank you! Have a good night!
The Afterparty Update (Update 1 Of 2)
Good morning, everyone! Bobby here! Welcome back to an afterparty update. This is update 1 out of 2. The first update is to let you all know that I'll be partaking in Race For The Kids, on 11th October, up at Hyde Park, London, for my second year running.
Depending on whether the post will recognise URLs, you may have to copy the URL and paste it into a browser. Otherwise, if it gives you the option to click on it instead then feel free to do that. Where I'm going with this is, as always, if you'd like to donate to the cause you can check it out and follow the instructions, on the right hand side of that specific page. And, much like this fundraiser as always, feel free to spread the news by sharing the page with the ever-knowing world, if you wish:
As far as my second update goes, I'll be waiting until the right time to present it to you all. However, what I can say is it's a specific piece of custom designed merch, to which I'll hope to showcase at some point next week! That's all I can say for now! But, keep your eyes peeled because I think it's going to be an epic drop.
Thank you all, once again, for tuning in to another update by yours truly! And, yes! Hope you all have a good day, and a good rest of the week, and take care!
And, Just Like That, It Is Done!
£426 raised for Great Ormond Street, 353km accumulated (putting me in 3rd place on the "Mileage Leaderboard") and a whole lot of fun was had! There were ups and downs on this rollercoaster and plenty of walks were obtained - from small walks and work commutes to even hefty marathon-styled routes! I wouldn't say it's been 'blood, sweat and tears' but I had black hair, when I started. And I think it's safe to say, we've wrapped it up nicely.
Thanks to everyone, who has supported me on this endeavour - from donations to spreading the page far and wide, to wise words of wisdom, encouragement and support. It goes without saying that you make this happen. You all give me the encouragement and boost needed to keep pushing for glory. And I'll be honest - there were walks where I felt it was 'death or glory', so to speak.
The fundraising page will be open for the remainder of this week. So, if you haven't donated yet, and would like to, feel free to follow the instructions on the right hand side of the page! Otherwise, that pretty much wraps this up!
However, the fun(draising) doesn't stop there - I have one more GOSH Charity fundraiser planned, and I'm excited to showcase it and am raring to go. Come back tomorrow when I reveal the details.
And there's more - I promised you one more update after that, didn't I? Well, fingers crossed by some point within between a week and a week and a half, I'll have something exciting to showcase with you all! I hope you can stick around for that, because I think it's going to blow you all away!
Have a good night everyone, take care and to quote Earl Nightingale, a motivational 1970's/1980's US motivational speaker, whom I've quoted multiple times during the mini vlogs on my walks (friends, family and followers on Instagram will know) - "No matter what your goal may be, perhaps the road to it can be found in the very thing in which you're now engaged".
Five Days To Go, Before Completion!
Hello, everyone! Bobby here, back at it again with another update. And so, we only have 5 days to go, before this event is finished.I'll admit it, it's been a fun ride - walking all this time, so far, has really pushed me to my limits! Moreover, I did set a new PR for mileage for last week, clocking 109+ km within 7 days (I'm awfully sorry, I can't find an image to showcase it. I thought I had one available but sadly not to be).
It's really sad that it's coming to an end very soon. But chin up - I have another event coming up in mid-October, for GOSH. So, once this one is over we can start something else awesome!
If you're viewing this update and haven't donated yet, and would like to, you can check out the right hand side of the page and donate as much/as little as you like. Feel free, as well, to spread the news, if you wish, by sharing the page far and wide!
Otherwise, we're on the home stretch. So let's go and smash that finish line!
Otherwise, we're on the home stretch. So let's go and smash that finish line!
Two-Thirds Down!
Good morning, everyone! It's Bobby here, once again!And so, today marks 66% of the journey. That's right - we're two-thirds done for this month, and there are 10 days left to go! And so, I have an update for you to showcase what's to come of those 10 remaining days.
So, during the first 5 or 6 days I'll be hoping to get as much mileage in as possible. And then, on the 27th things are going to change notably/markedly - to cut a long story short, the family and I are going away on holiday, to the South-West of the country (to Exmouth specifically). And so, as a result, walking days could be reduced, depending on what happens. The plan is to take each day as it comes and then we can decide what to do.
But, before then I'm hoping to continue my streak of walking and then, when the time comes, I'll give you an update! Most likely, there'll still be some walking to do. How much, on the other hand, is subject to family decisions.
If you happen to be spotting about on this page and haven't donated yet, and would like to, then feel free to follow the instructions on the right hand side of the screen, on the main page. Feel free, as always, to share this with everyone as well, so word can spread out more! Otherwise, I hope you all have a good day, take care and bye for now! Bobby out!
An Evening Blog-Post Update
Good evening, everyone! Bobby here! And welcome back to another blog post update, by yours truly! Hope you're all keeping well?This is mostly an update to say I've updated the fundraising target, once more. This time, to £400.
This one is going to take some serious driving force to achieve, but if all goes well then I believe we can make it happen. Moreover, completing a 30km walk today has taught me that if I can work hard to drive the momentum, then anything is possible!
As always, if you're viewing this for the first time and haven't donated, and you would like to, then feel free to follow the instructions on the right-hand side of the page, at the very top. Also, you can spread the word too, if you wish, by sharing the fundraising page far and wide. This will help get the word out, that I'm doing some big walks. Speaking of which, I'm hoping to continue with my walks as much as physically and humanly possible.
Otherwise, I hope you all have a good night! Take care as always! And to quote Earl Nightingale, 1970's/1980's motivational speaker: "No matter what your goal may be, perhaps the road to it can be found in the very thing in which you're now engaged".
A Midway Update
Good morning, everyone! Bobby here. Welcome back to another blog post, from myself. Well, we're halfway there!And so, I wanted to give you an update on the latest, whilst I've been out there grinding as many miles as I humanly can.
So, 15 days in and we have reached a good mileage so far! Currently sitting in a comfortable 2nd place, a silver award if you will! Which is always a plus when one's name is on the leaderboard!
Furthermore, we have exceeded the second fundraising target - a huge "Thank You" to everyone who has donated so far. Speaking of which, if you would like to donate the details are at the top right hand side of the page, as always! You can even spread the word too, if you wish, by sharing the page far and wide!
Moreover, I have a special something coming in late October. Which, understandably in theory, is way too late to share it for this event. However, most likely, I'll share the details as to what it is, when the time comes! I won't give away any details just yet, as the special something in question may not arrive until mid-late October. However, I will just say the plan and production for it will soon be underway. So, stay tuned!
Otherwise, that about does it for me on this blog post. Over the next few days, I'll look to update the fundraising target once more, so I can keep "pushing for pennies", so to speak.
Otherwise, that about does it for me on this blog post. Over the next few days, I'll look to update the fundraising target once more, so I can keep "pushing for pennies", so to speak.
And, all that's left for me to say is, I hope you all have a good day, and a good week - we're at the halfway point, so let's go get that second half!
33% Done! 66% To Go!
Hello, everyone! Bobby here! I've got a late night/post-midnight status post coming to you, letting you all know we're a third of the way through the month.For Day 11 (which would have been yesterday as of the time of this post), I had to take a rest day. Weather was a little underwhelming and, after the 104+ km I walked in the first week, I kind of needed to rest for the day.
Nevertheless, I'll be back to do Day 11 on Day 12 and, if I can, I'll play catch up somehow. Although I do need to warn you all - over the weekend, the weather is going to become extremely depressing very quickly. And so, mileage could be easily restricted and limited. However what I can do, I will.
As always, thanks to everyone for their ongoing support. And if you're reading this for time and haven't donated, and would like to, feel free to check the top-right hand side of the page. Feel free to spread the word as well, by sharing the page far and wide. Otherwise, I'll hope to catch up with you all again soon! Have a good night!
Pushing On!
Good evening, everyone! It's Bobby here, once again! How are you all doing, on this Monday evening? I hope you're all keeping well?I just wanted to let you all know, readers and web-surfers from near and afar, that I have updated the fundraising target to £300. We are almost halfway there, on that front, which is fantastic news! As always, if you'd like to donate, feel free to check the top-right corner of the fundraising page. And, if you'd like to, you can spread the news far and wide, and share wise words of wisdom, encouragement and support!
We are a week down and just over 3 more to go. And there is plenty more to come, as far as walks are concerned! So, I hope you can stay tuned! Otherwise, I'll hope to catch you up again soon, in another blog post! Have a good evening, everyone!
1 Week Down... And A Lot More To Come!
However, the buck does not stop there - just because I've reached the target mileage doesn't mean I'll be stopping there. For I have 3 weeks more to go and I, for one, am looking forward to seeing what's going to happen next week.
If anyone would like to donate to the cause, feel free to check the top right of the page, where you can chip in any amount that you wish. Any and all donations will go towards the development of the new Children's Cancer Research Centre at Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Moreover, if you'd like to spread the word about my fundraising page then feel free to share across the lands, far and wide! Otherwise, I'll hope to see you tomorrow, for my second week of walking innings!
A Late Night Update!
Hello and good evening, everyone! Bobby here! Hope you're all keeping well? I have a very late night update post, coming to you, to say that we have reached the base target (and have exceeded it by a small fraction, as of the time of me typing this post).A huge "Thank You" goes to all of you, who have supported me over the first leg of my journey! I couldn't have done it without you and your dedicated amounts of support.
Over the weekend, I'll look to update the target, but it'll be a case of finding a target that's not only reasonable, but doable as well. Thank you once again everyone. I hope you all have a good night! And I'll hope to catch you all up again, very soon!
1, 2, 3, GO!
On a technical note, I do have to stress one thing - when I connected Strava to the page on the day before launch, it did unintentionally/inadvertently add a walk from the day before (so the Saturday before launch). So my mileage score is meant to be at just over 40km, at the time of this post, as opposed to 58km.
That said, while it's all systems go, this is just the beginning! So I must say a huge thank you to everyone who's supported me thus far - there's plenty more action to come, as the month progresses. So, if you'd like to spread the word to your friends, family, and the world, feel free to share this across the board.
Otherwise, I'll hope to keep you updated with the next few days. Have a good night everyone. And I'll catch up with you all again tomorrow!
Before We Start...
But before we start, I wanted to introduce myself a little bit.
So, hello! My name is Bobby, and I've been fundraising for GOSH for over 10 years now, accumulating almost £13,000 within that timeframe, all within my workplace of Premier Inn. I also own one of a miniscule handful of golden GOSH pin badges, which were only given to 30 people in the entire Premier Inn workforce, in the UK. Furthermore, I've met the likes of Vernon Kay and Adam Sanderson, both of whom are avid GOSH supporters in celebrity format.
Moreover, I am a huge walk-a-holic and turn-based strategy/combat video game superfan and adore Italian food, pasta mainly/specifically. I also enjoy listening to Dubstep, Nightcore and Video Game Music, and Audiobooks.
I may well pop in some more facts about me along the way, and if I do keep your eyes peeled! Otherwise, we start Monday! To which I say - "Bring it on!"
This Just In! Get Your Merch Here!
Speaking of which, there is just a little over two weeks before the month starts, and I'm looking forward to it! I'll hope to see you all at the start line! In the meantime, feel free to spread the word about my cause if you wish! And let's go get it!
Welcome Back, Bobby!
After the resounding success of 100km in February, and of 60 Miles In June (recorded elsewhere), I have decided to undertake this challenge. And, I'll be honest - whilst I'm excited, as always, it'll definitely feel like a welcome back parade. As I did this challenge in February, I am no stranger to this. However, as always, I'll hope to do my best and show the world what I can do. I'll hope to keep you all updated, as I often do. Otherwise, the 1st September is the port to call! Hope to see you then!
About GOSH Charity
Childhood is special. It should be a time of joy, wonder, curiosity and fun. Of making friends, making mistakes, and growing into the adults we become. But it’s also fragile, and sometimes all too brief.
That’s why Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity raises funds to help give seriously ill children childhoods that are fuller, funner and longer. For the children from all over the UK who are treated by Great Ormond Street Hospital every day, for children with rare or complex illnesses everywhere, for this generation and all those to come. Because no childhood should be lost to serious illness.
And with every kilometre I run, and every pound raised, we’ll be helping to give seriously ill children the best chance and the best childhood possible.
Please help me to achieve my goal by giving whatever you can; no amount is too small to make a difference.
My Achievements
Self donation
Uploaded photo
Posted update
Shared page
First donation
£100 raised
£250 raised
£500 raised
25km
50km
75km
100km
Thank you to my Sponsors
£45
Wm Carpentry & Built Ltd
£30
Timothy Elstun
£25
Bobby Gotelee
£25
Paul & Sue
Well done so far, keep up the good work
£25
Bobby Gotelee
Cheeky, maybe? But I feel like it!
£25
Julian Knight
Good luck Bobby, you are doing a great job for GOSH and I applaud you!
£25
Simon Gotelee
Good luck with this next challenge! You will smash it, just try not to do it all in the first week 😊
£25
Bob Dutt
Well Done Bobby! Great achievement!
£20
Anne Gotelee
Keep going Bobs! Love Mum
£20
Anonymous
Love Debra and Alma
£20
Anonymous
Congratulations on another round of fundraising Carol and Sammie
£20
Jasmine Raven
£20
Chantelle Critchley
Amazing to see you supporting your cause time and again, best of luck with your running but I know you will out your all in to it and smash it out of the park!
£15
Bridget Coles
Well done Bobby enjoyed meeting you at the Premier Inn Basingstoke
£10
Anonymous
Well done so far. Keep going Bobby. Thanks for your warm welcome at the Premier Inn yesterday.
£10
Grant James
All the best on the walk.
£10
Anonymous
Well done...love Valerie and George
£10
Nathan Dow
£10
Anonymous
Best of luck Bobby, hope you smash it!
£10
Alexander Robey
Yes mate!
£10
Kalyan Dutt
Well done Lord Bobby as always 👏 🙏
£10
Judith Ward
Keep up the good work.
£5
Martin Swift
Good on you Bobby. Put your best foot forward then the other and then repeat until finished. 😂
£1
Daniel Ball
Good luck pal
