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Fundraiser hails 'amazing' support from public during coastal walk

Maddie Landels and Emma Blackburn during day 1 of the walk (photo from Facebook/Emma Blackburn)

Emma Blackburn is aiming to complete the Raad-ny-Foillan in three days

A local woman walking around the Island's coast to raise money in memory of her brother says the support from the Manx public has been "amazing".

Emma Blackburn began the three-day challenge alongside her friend Maddie Landels yesterday morning, taking on the stretch of the Raad-ny-Foillan from Port St Mary to Kirk Michael in wet and windy conditions.

She's raising funds for the Isle of Man Air Ambulance in tribute to her brother William, who worked as a pilot for the service.

The challenge marks two years since William's death in a plane crash in Dubai.

More than £9,000 has been pledged through Emma's GoFundMe page - she says she's grateful to those who've donated:

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