A Norwich mum plans to pound the pavements every day of next month in memory of her parents.

Inspired by her favourite party anthem I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) by The Proclaimers, Sprowston's Louisa Dye will cover the distance over the 31 days of March, walking the equivalent of a marathon every four days mixed in with shorter walks.

Her challenge is inspired by losing her father Stuart Clarke to pancreatic cancer in 2006 and her mother Christine to breast cancer and its secondaries in 2021.

Norwich Evening News: Louisa Dye's parents Christine and Stuart Clarke, both of whom she lost to cancerLouisa Dye's parents Christine and Stuart Clarke, both of whom she lost to cancer (Image: Louisa Dye)

Both were treated at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital (NNUH), which Louisa will be raising funds for through her efforts.

The 44-year-old, of Wroxham Road, will be accompanied on her challenge by friends and family as well as cockapoo Stanley.

"Through Covid I did long walks in between visiting my mum and it just progressed from there," she said.

Norwich Evening News: Louisa with four-year-old cockapoo StanleyLouisa with four-year-old cockapoo Stanley (Image: Louisa Dye)

"I was walking to Whitlingham from Sprowston one day when inspiration struck.

"500 Miles is a song people know me for - it was even played at my wedding.

"But it's also about determination.

Norwich Evening News: Louisa will be joined by 150 Langley Prep pupils for a two-mile walk to boost her challengeLouisa will be joined by 150 Langley Prep pupils for a two-mile walk to boost her challenge (Image: Louisa Dye)

"The loss of my parents is still really raw - but I thought I've just got to do it."

Louisa's challenge is in aid of the oncology unit at the NNUH, having already raised almost half of her £5,000 target in just a week.

And on March 16, 150 pupils from Langley Prep at Taverham Hall School - attended by her children Henry, 12 and Emily, 10 - will join Louisa for a two-mile yomp.

Norwich Evening News: Emily and Henry, now 10 and 12, with their grandmother ChristineEmily and Henry, now 10 and 12, with their grandmother Christine (Image: Louisa Dye)

She added: "It's great to have everyone behind me.

"I'm chuffed with what I've raised. It's really emotional.

"I'm having a t-shirt made so I'll be like the Where's Wally of Norwich - people will spot me everywhere."

Louisa will end the month with a party, closing on the song which inspired the challenge.