12/05/2026
Our really good friend Sam is raising money for this amazing charity! Please give if you can ###
Hi, it’s Sam from North Devon Hog Roast and Lower Whitsleigh Farm Cottage holiday let.
I’ve been going back and forth on writing this, but I wanted to share it before I head off on Friday.
I’m taking on the Incredible Hike — 60 miles along the Cornish coast in support of Children’s Hospice South West (CHSW).
It’s been a long road to even get to the start line. My knee has been a real challenge over the last couple of years, and there were moments I genuinely thought I might have to step back completely. After surgery in April and months of physio (and a fair bit of optimism vs reality!), I’m here — and I’m going to give it everything I’ve got.
I’ll be honest, I’m nervous. I know there will be tough miles, pain, and moments where I’ll be questioning why I signed up for it. But I also know why I’m doing it.
We’re proud business partners of CHSW, and I’ve seen first-hand the care they provide — bringing calm and dignity to families going through the hardest times imaginable. It’s a charity that feels very close to us.
This year, it’s even more personal.
I lost my Dad in December. He was my biggest supporter — always encouraging, always believing I could do more than I thought I could. I’ll be carrying him with me every step of the way, especially along the coast we both loved.
If you’re able to support me — whether as an individual or a business — I would be hugely grateful. Every donation goes directly to CHSW and the families they support when life turns upside down.
👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/hogroasthiker
And if you’re not able to donate, sharing this or sending a message of support genuinely means a lot too.
I’ll give it everything I’ve got — sore knees, blisters, and all — to do the miles justice for something that really matters.
Thank you for reading and for your support.
Sam
North Devon Hog Roast