Runswick Bay to Scarborough 'Reiki Ramblers' raise £2,500 for paralysed physio
Friends of a physiotherapist who was left paralysed from the neck down after a car crash took on the Reiki Ramble from Runswick Bay to Scarborough, to raise money for her.
Physiotherapist Val Jones has resided in the Northern General Hospital, Sheffield, since June 2025 when she was the victim of a terrible car accident.
She is awaiting the adaptation of her home so that she can finally leave the spinal injuries unit after 11 months and return home with all the care and equipment that she needs.
Friends of Val, who lives in Sheffield, recently completed a sponsored walk to raise funds for her.
The ‘Reiki Ramble’ took place between May 1 and 3 with the ramblers walking 32 miles of the Yorkshire coast from Runswick Bay to Scarborough North Bay over the three days.
Wearing their Pink Lady tabards, they generated interest as they walked a combination of the coastal path and the old railway line, promoting Val’s fundraiser and getting sponsorship from the generous people they met.
To date, they have raised well over £2,500 and are hoping they might make it to £3,000.
Adaptations to Val’s home began at the end of April.
Grateful Val wants to thank everyone who donated, praising the kindness of strangers whom she now calls her friends.
The link to donate to Val is https://www.gofundme.com/f/val-jones-journey-to-home and if you’re able to add “RR” in the surname box, it helps Val’s family to identify the donations given via the Reiki Ramble.
Val added: ““I can’t believe the grit and determination of you Yorkshire folk.
“Not all heroes wear capes, some wear pink tabards!”