What was the purpose of Jake Keogh's 52-hour trek?

The 52-hour trek organized by Jake Keogh, the son of Karen Andrews, was to honor his mother's memory and raise funds for men's mental health.

How did Karen Andrews' colleagues at Clatterbridge Hospital pay tribute to her?

Karen's colleagues at Clatterbridge Hospital, where she worked as a nurse, established a memorial for her that includes a plaque and photograph displayed on the ward.

How did Jake Keogh's mother, Karen Andrews, pass away?

Karen Andrews tragically passed away from a brain aneurysm in 2018, just hours before a night out with friends.

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Son's 52-Hour Trek Honors Mother's Memory and Mental Health

16 Nov

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Mother, Karen Andrews, died suddenly from brain aneurysm in 2018
Son, Jake Keogh, organized 52-hour walk to raise funds for men's mental health
Colleagues honored Karen with memorial plaque and photo on hospital ward

Son's 52-Hour Trek Honors Mother's Memory and Mental Health

In November 2018, Karen Andrews, a 52-year-old mother of three, tragically passed away from a brain aneurysm just hours before a night out with friends. Her son, Jake Keogh, recalled that the last time he saw his mother, she was in "high spirits" that Sunday afternoon.

To honor Karen's memory, Jake organized a challenging 52-hour trek, representing each year of his mother's life. The grueling journey, which began on November 7, 2025, and concluded on November 11, 2025, was "deliberately and meaningfully planned" to provide a sense of closure for Jake. Despite facing physical pain and exhaustion, Jake was determined to complete the walk, which he saw as a way to turn "something so awful into something more powerful."