A MOTHER and daughter from Okehampton have helped to raise a record amount for Hospiscare, for the charity's third Miles of Memories Walk held recently.
The walk had significant meaning for Okehampton community hospital nurse Louise Kelly and daughter Georgia, 16, who lost their husband and father almost five months ago.
The pair were among the 400 people who were all taking part in the walk to pay tribute to friends and relatives who have been terminally ill in hospice wards.
Louise raised £3,300 for the charity by asking for donations instead of flowers at her husband Brian's memorial service.
Brian, who died in June, used to be a roadie for rock-band Barnaby, who agreed to play at his service in Okehampton free of charge.
Louise told the Times that during this walk, both she and Georgia felt closer to Brian.
'We just wanted to do something positive by raising money and taking part in the walk.
'Somehow it made use feel closer to Brian.
'Towards the end he was in hospital for three weeks, but before this he fought cancer courageously for two years.'
The family said they were grateful to the staff of Hospiscare for the kindness and comfort they showed to Brian. They were backed throughout the walk by a small army of well-wishers.
Each of the people taking part paid £5, raising valuable money for the hospice, but many also went that extra mile to get sponsorship like Louise.
Supporter and BBC Radio Devon presenter, Judi Spiers, led the walkers from Exeter Quay to Double Locks, carrying torches at sunset.