Kai Flynn to take on 65-mile non-stop walk for Dementia UK

Kai Flynn, 25, from Westhoughton, will set off from Breightmet Health Centre on Wednesday, May 20, embarking on a non-stop journey expected to last around 24 hours.

Starting from the base of Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses, Kai will walk a route linking dementia support sites across the region before finishing at the Winnifred Kettle Centre in Westhoughton.

Kai Flynn, 25 (Image: Public)

Unlike a typical endurance event, Kai’s challenge will be completed in a single continuous push, with only short five to ten minute breaks and no sleep throughout.

Kai said: “I am really looking forward to this challenge and it will be unlike any of the rest of crazy adventures I have been on.

“Hitting 60/65 miles in one go will be mentally tough and more pressure on my joints.”

Kai is taking on the challenge in memory of his grandmother, who passed away on May 6 after living with dementia.

Kai is no stranger to extreme challenges, having previously walked from Manchester to Milan and, more recently, crossed from the west to east coast wearing only socks.

Kai Flynn will attempt a 65-mile non-stop walk for Dementia UK (Image: Public)

He has been training in the lead-up to the event, focusing on building endurance and preparing his body for the strain of walking such a long distance without stopping.

He said: “It feels good to be able to turn a negative event/experience into a positive and to make some sort impact.

“It is about just doing the right thing as I am in a position to do so.

“I know dementia effects a lot of families world wide and the support for this reflects that with all these people commenting about their own experiences with the disease

The challenge will raise money for Dementia UK, a charity that provides specialist Admiral Nurses to support families affected by dementia.

To support Kai’s fundraiser, visit here. https://www.justgiving.com/page/kai-flynn-1

Kai is also inviting people to get involved by joining him along sections of the route.

“It would be great to have people come along and walk different legs with me,” he said.

“It should be a really positive atmosphere despite how tough it’s going to be.”