100km Ultra Challenge in support of the Army Benevolent Fund 2025
To set myself a challenge toward my ongoing rehabilitation in my fourth year following my life changing stroke, I'm taking part in the Frontline Walk: The Normandy Beaches. I'll be trekking 100km of the coastline stormed as part of Operation Overlord during the D-Day landings of the Second World War.
I'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 I'm doing it all for a great cause: the Army Benevolent Fund, the National Charity of the British Army. They support soldiers, veterans and their families when they need it most.
Training has started, so please cheer me on by making a donation towards my target.
Thank you.
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My Updates
We’ve set off!
Leaving London early doors this morning with some very old friends and no doubt new ones to be made too.
Off to a great start!
Only a few hours on from posting the fundraiser and already gobsmacked by the support in these early stages.Thank you to my Sponsors
£200
Ponthir Community Council
£103.60
Katharine Howard
What a fantastic cause, best of luck Dave. We have every confidence you’ll smash it. Love K&G xxx
£100
Len & Diane Hawke
£100
Victoria
😘😘
£63.80
Catherine Hawke
£53.32
Gwyn Jones
BEST OF LUCK DAVE, I HOPE YOU RECEIVE THE DONATION NOW
£53.32
Walkers
Nice one David
£53.32
Heather Cook
Well done Dave, a huge achievement for you and the guys. Proud of you all.
£53.32
Lindsey & Paul
Best of luck David, what a brilliant thing to do! X
£53.32
Sonja Beer
Dear David, you are doing amazing things. You are a brilliant role model and Inspiration to everybody around you. Best wishes, with love and hugs, Sonja
£53.32
Matt Tayler
Great achievement for a great charity well done Dave
£52.12
Laurie Oliver
Kep at it, Dave. A worthy cause.
£52.12
Martyn And Claire
Good luck Dave and Team, Martyn and Claire
£50
Gaynor Birley-smith
You’re fabulous Mr Hawke x
£50
Graeme Kirk
Have fun. Looks easy 😜
£37.47
Darren Laken
£32.23
Jonathan Grant
£32.23
Rita Jones
Good luck Dave,
£32.23
Shereen Williams
Good luck Dave!
£32.23
Jen & Norman Evans
Jen & Norman Evans’ donation
£32.23
Speng
Good luck with the walk mate
£32.23
Neil
Easy pace buddy 👏👏
£27.05
Delme Beddow
£25
May Gilmore
Good luck on your journey and hope you raise as much as possible for such a good cause. It's very brave of you.
£21.84
Sally
You are a hero. Well-done you.
£21.84
Simon Fleming
Best of luck Dave.
£21.84
Stephanie Williams
All our love and support!
£21.84
Nickie Hawke
Best of luck Dave!
£21.84
Sheila And Steve
Good luck David to you and all the members of the team. A fantastic cause and with your determination I'm sure you will succeed.
£21.84
Amanda
A long way from old Eggbuckland! May your legs hold steady and your heart stay full. A great cause and impressive personal challenge x
£21.84
Andrew Feldon
Good luck Dave, excellent cause!
£21.84
Louise Sulway
Good luck in your epic adventure!
£21.84
Catherine Baird
Good luck Dave - Enjoy the experience
£21.84
Lynn Grant
Good luck Dave x
£21.84
Elaine Frampton
£21.84
Alex D
Great job Dave. Keep plodding on pal.
£21.84
Gaynor Wilsher
£21.84
Colin
Good luck on the walk Dave, such a great cause
£21.84
Colin
Good luck Dave. I’m sure you will smash it for such a fantastic cause
£21.84
Mitch 8706
Good luck mate, Give my regards to Chris and Bill.
£21.84
Ray Peterson
Well done Dave. A very worthy cause!
£21.84
Chris Alexander
£21.84
Martin Broom
Best of luck pal
£21.84
Grayson
Well done mucka!! Hope it goes well
£21.84
Curtis Page
£21.84
Robert Witherall
Good luck Dave. Keep the hat on
£21.84
Theresa Gunn
Good Luck my old friend! x
£21.84
Tony
Good luck
£21.84
Alex Deem
Good luck Dave. Your gonna smash it.
£21.84
Lisa And Tony
We know you will achieve your goal xxx
£21.84
Mark Dunnery
Very well done again Dave. Your inspirational.
£21.84
Sharron Norman
Love Shaz x
£21.84
Mark Lewis
Well done Dave and your team
£21.84
Laura Mcculloch
Good luck Dave 👍
£21.84
Maggie
I have no doubt you’ll smash it Dave 💙 xx
£21.84
Steve Mogg
Well done to you all BZ
£21.60
Les Evans
Good luck Dave!
£21.60
Mike Humphreys
Good luck Dave
£20
Leanne Parslow
Good luck!
£20
Peter & Jenny Michell
£20
Nic Prichard
Good Luck Dave we’re routing for you x
£20
Rachel Hughes
Good luck dave, keep walking 😊 Best wishes Rach
£20
Karina Williams
Good luck Dave, brilliant cause. Kxx
£20
Amy Bubela
£20
Lorraine Ellis
Good luck on your challenge Dave. You are awesome 💪 x
£20
Mary & Ken (invergordon)
£20 towards your fundraiser for kindly giving us a lift from Bristol Airport to Newport.
£11.33
Roger Fury
Good luck Dave.
£11.33
Dai Kedward
Good luck Dai👍
£11.33
Anonymous
Good luck great cause.
£11.33
David Paynter
Good luck pal and throw one up for me please.
£11.33
Donna Mills
Good Luck Dave! I’m sure you will smash it!
£11.33
Debra White
Good luck Dave x
£11.33
David Paynter
Good luck Dave and well done all….
£11.09
Kat Salt
Good luck Dave.
£11.09
Ged & Julie
Good luck with your challenge David.
£10
Iain Jones
£10
Royal Air Force
Geddon Dave...lots of love, RAF Samsonite Warrior
£10
Robin Townley
Well done Dave, great cause and good luck.
£10
Joanne Adams
Good Luck Dave
£10
Helena & Russell Thomas
£10
Cath Evans
Good Luck Dave 👏🏼👏🏼
£10
Stuart Davies
Heard he makes a great Lasagna 😂
£10
Aimee & Richard Ralls
Good luck David! Cheering you on from the other side of the channel :) x
£10
Tony & Janet Dando
£6.11
Clare Jones-ratcliffe
Good luck
£6.11
Dale Harrison
Good luck!
£5
Lisa Sharrock
Good luck Dave, you have my coffee vote, stay safe and enjoy !
£5
Helena
Love you ♥️
Our Team
Jason Sherer
£3,711.25
Chris Price (C)
£3,642.49
MAConn
£2,751.67
Peter Oliver
£1,541.92
Darren Parker
£1,476.11
David Hawke
£2,490.25
Jon Thursfield
£1,376.60
Bill Watkins
£1,466.24
Good luck Dave, from Ponthir Community Council.