A month ago tomorrow, seven Maidenhead United fans walked more than 17 miles – on what was then the hottest day of the year – between York Road and Hill Farm Lane to watch Maidenhead United Reserves take on Binfield Reserves.
As it was the final away game of the season, tradition meant one thing: fancy dress.
We asked for sponsorship, with all proceeds going to Parkinson's UK, a charity that has worked for over 40 years to find a cure and improve the lives of those affected by Parkinson's.
Thanks to the incredible generosity of so many people, we've now raised over £1,000 – more than double our original target.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated – including Johnson Hippolyte, Peter Griffin, and countless others – as well as to all who took part, and to everyone at Binfield FC for such a warm welcome on the day.
Here's hoping the Fixture Computer Abacus is kind and next season's final away trip takes us somewhere like Truro or Weston-super-Mare … although we might give the walking a miss if that's the case!
P.S. Maidenhead United Reserves won 1–0, in case you were wondering!
FURTHER READING (1): Club defend Michael Jackson statue at York Road
FURTHER READING (2): "I don't like to talk about my charity work, mate"
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