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Chris Price

The Frontline Walk 2025: The Normandy Beaches

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Why I am doing this...

In 2017 I invited several former British Army colleagues to join me in raising funds for ABF The Soldiers Charity.  A few months later, over a beer in Dublin (the best way to strategise and think!), the Rugby Relics were born. 

I have personally lost several friends whilst on combat operations overseas, but I am not alone in this and luckily, I came home to my family safe.

The Rugby Relics are a group of British Army veterans and 'legendary' ex rugby players; and both the Army and rugby have been a huge part of our lives.  We have seen first hand the trauma that armed conflict can cause whether it be physical or emotional, that service on operations overseas can bring.  Luckily, all of us at the relics finished our army careers in one piece, but many of our former comrades and friends did not, some never returned. 

As a team we wanted to do something about this and help a charity very close to all of our hearts. 
And so we set ourselves a challenge to raise £100,000, a target we are on the cusp of achieving. 

In October this year The Rugby Relics will be taking part in the Frontline Walk: The Normandy Beaches, walking 100km in 3 days of the coastline stormed as part of Operation Overlord during the D-Day landings of the Second World War.

We'll be doing this to commemorate the sacrifices made by those who fought in WWII whilst helping to support the soldiers and veterans of today.

It will be a physically and emotionally tough challenge, but we're doing it all for a great cause: ABF The Soldiers' Charity, the National Charity of the British Army. They support soldiers, veterans and their families when they need it most.

Please cheer me on by making a donation towards our target.

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A final word …

We do this because every one of the Relics shares a deeply personal bond with ABF The Soldiers’ Charity. Most of us have worn the uniform ourselves, and those who haven’t are part of the families who lived it alongside us.

We have been fortunate never to need to ask for help—but many who truly need it are often too proud to do so. That’s why this charity exists: to stand for those men and women who carry the scars of service in the British Army, and, heartbreakingly, for the families of those who never came home.

From the beginning, our goal has been to raise £100,000. We could have stopped after the first or second year, proud that we’d done “our bit.” But for us, walking away was never an option. Year after year, we’ve pushed on—pressing harder, working harder—because we know how much of a difference it can make to the lives of our brothers, sisters, and friends who once stood beside us.

Now, after years of effort, we are within touching distance of that goal. While the final figure is yet to be confirmed, we believe we are over £90,000. That number isn’t ours alone—it’s the result of countless acts of kindness. The Relics who have walked before us, the generous people who have sponsored, supported, and cheered us on: you are all part of this journey, and for that we are forever grateful.

And so, for the third time this year, we raise the total once more and ask—humbly—for the price of a pint, a coffee, even a Greggs sausage roll. It may seem small, but together, these small acts create something powerful. Relics and supporters alike—we are one team. And together, we can make a lasting difference.

Tomorrow, we travel to regroup. On Wednesday morning, we set out again—across France, step by step, blister by blister. The aches and pains won’t stop us. All we ask is that you continue to stand with us.

From the bottom of our hearts: thank you. Stay safe, and know that every step we take is for those who cannot.

Countdown starts

Three weeks until the team meet and take on the Normandy Beaches in our quest to raise £100,000 for ABF The Soldiers Charity.
Your support has been superb and so far this year we have raised a very impressive £14,000.00 for this great charity, and now its down to us to deliver.
We are all looking forward to the #FrontlineWalk along the D-Day beaches at Sword, Juno, Gold, Omaha and Utah and taking in Sainte-Mere-Eglise where John Wayne won the war in 'The Longest Day' and Brecourt Manor of Band of Brothers fame and finally finishing on day 3 at the British Normandy Memorial to pay our respects to the fallen of D-Day in 1944.
We will endeavour to keep followers up to date on our progress and as usual, will be singing for donations! (i use the term 'singing' loosely!).

Thank you to my Sponsors

£1.5k

Aj Bell Futures Foundation

£520

Ed Hilditch

Best of luck to you all in achieving your goal for a very important charity.

£250

Jackie Carter And Family

Contributing the donations received from the Army Benevolent Fund collection to Chris and The Rugby Relics on behalf of the Carter family following the Celebration of Sgt Terry Carters life on Friday 27 June.

£110

The Severn View, Lydney

On behalf of the patrons of The Severn View, Lydney

£106

Stuart Nelson

£106

Sean Price

Well done Rugby Relics! Proud of you Chris!

£100

Louise Brice

Go and smash it my lovers! Lou & Paul

£72.17

Dan Mason

£53.32

Darren Pilkington

Great Job Chris - Good Luck.

£53.32

Thomas Powell

A great cause, well done!

£53.32

J Goldie

A great cause. Wishing all the Rugby Relics the very best for the event. I’ll add an extra tenner if Mr Thursfield wears anything with a Birmingham City football club badge and the photo is made public!

£53.32

Andrew Loughlin

Well done Chris

£50

Simon Elliott

Outstanding, Rugby Relics. Go Team !

£50

David W

David M passed me your details happy to support a worthwhile cause as ex RAMC

£32.23

Marc

Great job chaps👍👏❤️ keep it up and keep safe

£32.23

David Meanwell

£32.23

Shirley Parry

£32.23

Stephen Fay

Great effort & cause 💪 Best of British 🇬🇧

£30

Simon Nethercott

Good luck Chris and the Relics. I know I owe you from our little bet but this adds a bit more.

£30

Bris Lightowler

A truly brilliant cause by such an inspirational group of friends. #oncearelicalwaysarelic Bris

£27.05

Nick Smith

£21.84

Jon Kitchen

Good Job @ Chris Price...

£21.84

Cathi Price

A beer from me, Sean, Laura, Oscar and Rudi. You’ll have to drink them as non of us drink beer 😃

£21.84

Jenny Turner

Good luck Chris, you and your friends are truly inspirational and I hope you get to reach your target.

£21.84

Jason Done

Great work team!!!!!!

£21.84

Shanta Cariese

£21.84

Jon Moriarty

Best of luck to Dave Meanwell and all of those taking part.

£21.84

Howard Quartly

Good luck!

£21.84

Nicky

Love to you all in this difficult time.

£21.84

Johnny Cotter

Smash it lads 👊🏻

£21.84

Helen Cusick

A great thing you are doing Chris! I hope you smash your target :)

£21.36

Jackie Bird

£20

Rick

Proud of you guys. All the best my friends.

£11.33

Maria Mullane

Welll done Chris I’ve bought us a beer! Cheers!

£11.33

Roy Chadwick

Well done Chris from Roy & Margaret X

£11.33

Claire Redfern

Hey, would love to donate more but a recent separation has seen me short. Keep up the fantastic work 👍

£11.33

Karen Cornforth

Good luck once again for October I have taken hundreds of school children on that very same journey although we didn't walk all the way. Regards Karen (former RMP)

£11.33

Lovey

Well said buddy - march on guys 🤗

£11.33

Paula Harrison

Wishing you and your team all the best with your mission to get to your target. Tremendous work.

£11.33

Maria Mullane

Great cause well done to Chris and all taking part !👏👏

£10

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