------------------------------------------------------- OCTOBER 3, 2003 ------------------------------------------------------- Source: The Mirror (U.K.) http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/ Why Botham is Hitting the Road Again (Excerpts) By David Edwards When a weary Ian Botham completed his 227-mile walk around Wales last year, the former cricket legend vowed that it would be his final charity trek. And few could have blamed him. After all, in the past 18 years he has walked more than 5,500 miles, raising millions along the way. But "Beefy" Botham has made a career out of doing the unexpected, so it should come as a surprise to nobody that today he is setting off for yet another charity walk - this time through the Welsh valleys. ....... His latest walk begins in Chepstow and is due to end in Newport on October 13. During the 210-mile marathon Botham will be joined by Welsh celebrities including singer Charlotte Church, musician Rick Wakeman and Big Brother star Helen Adams. He hopes to raise more than £2million for the Noah's Ark Appeal, which aims to build a children's hospital in Cardiff.......... Close Window YesInThePress.com For site comments, inquiries, corrections, or additions, contact yitp@yesservices.com