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On Sunday, RMS students joined forces with Merchant Taylors’ School to complete a challenging 26 mile charity walk, starting from the Aquadrome in Rickmansworth and finishing in central London. The walk was successfully completed in just under 10 hours and has raised funds for PHAB, a charity dedicated to supporting young people with disabilities.
The students’ mental fortitude and unwavering resilience were the biggest takeaway from the day.
“I was most impressed by their upbeat attitude and mental fortitude. Most people wouldn’t entertain the idea of getting up early on a cold, November, Sunday morning to walk 26+ miles into London, but that did not faze RMS or Merchant Taylors’ students (or staff!). Such a challenge requires more than mere enthusiasm; it requires genuine grit!” – Mrs Eccles, RMS Teacher
This resilience was most tested in the final miles. RMS’ Head of Charities, Abi (Year 13), noted how the joint effort made the task manageable, keeping spirits high even when the pain set in.
“It was nice to be able to talk to the students from Merchant Taylors… Talking about many different things and finding games to play as we walked along meant the walk went much faster, and helped.” – Abi
The students’ participation is part of a wider, ongoing commitment to PHAB, which includes attending a regular club at Merchant Taylors to help run their crucial week-long camp each Easter. You can find out more information about PHAB here.
Well done to everyone involved – a fantastic achievement!
