Derek Saunders

I'm taking part in the Frontline Walk: The Western Front. I'll be trekking 100km following in the footsteps of those who fought on the Somme and Passchendaele battlefields during the First World War

I'll be doing this to commemorate the sacrifices made by those who fought in WWI 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: Army Benevolent Fund, 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 my target.

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My Updates

Travel day is here

Down the smoke via train, as we have an early start in the morning.

Coach to France, arriving mid afternoon. Can I thank each and everyone of you that sponsored me, I won’t let you down, but please keep sharing my links, every penny counts. I’ll share pictures ❤️

This is what it’s all about….

The 55 👍🏻

Planning and Preperation

Last push now, weather has changed, so change in tactics but all going well.

Have met Anna and the team at the ABF, and learnt more about the excellent work they do and the support they offer- you are helping to keep that going, and in turn, that’s driving me on.

Attended the last briefing and met some of the other like minded folks who’ll be tabbing, so all going well behind the scenes.

Still on the hills, taking my new mate ‘the 55’ with me, excellent piece of kit, particularly if you are short of space or not a fan of weights.

Please keep going with your donates, big or small, every penny counts guys.

My sincere thanks to all those that have donated so far, please nudge your family and friends

Hot weather :)

Hopefully everyone is enjoying the hot weather? Hard to train in, but again, imagine heavy felt/ wool overcoats and uniforms, just waiting to go over the top to machine gun fire?

Incredibly brave lads, some troops just literally that, young lads.

Heartbreaking just trying to picture the scenes.

The more I read and watch, the more admiration I have for their commitment. Nothing we can do can thank them for their ultimate sacrifice, but your donations will help the servicemen and women that need your support today .

Please help

October isn’t far away so anything you and your friends/ Family can do to support us would be superb.

Every penny makes a massive difference

Thanks so much, Dec

Beacons to the Black Country !

Training continues, and whilst it’s not the Beacons, Black Country rain has a bite as well :)

Really appreciate anything you guys have been able to donate, it really will make a massive difference to our brave service personnel.

Anything you can do to spread the word and reach down the back of the settee would be superb.

For all the folks doing this, platypus zip is superb and works well.

Keep dry, keep safe, but help each other and check on your neighbours

Thank you to my Sponsors

£518

Telxl

Fantastic cause, all at TelXL will be behind you with every step you take as you follow in the footsteps of those who trod this path before you. Good luck Dec.

£250

Gary Lakin

All paid Dek. Don’t forget the invoice 🧡🖤👍

£250

Quark

A great initiative and good luck Dec for om all at Quark

£150

Unknown

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Anonymous

Always further mate

£106

Grove Properties Group Ltd

Good Luck Dec Love Dean and Jenny

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Wellbridge Consulting Ltd (james Gupwell)

Good luck Dec - enjoy (if that’s the word) the event!!

£104

Howell Davies

Good luck mate!

£104

Serge Baudot

Don't come home speaking French! Well done brother. A good cause indeed.

£103.60

Zoe & Aaron Fox

Best of luck for the walk Dek

£100

Don Guest Butchers

Well done dec great cause and great achievement hats off to ya from all the lads at don guests 💪

£100

Greenslade

£80

Chloe Saunders

Proud of you always dad❤️ Love Chloe, Alex and Louie xxxx

£79.50

Ann Eggington

£53.32

Dawn Hughes

Amazing Dec, wishing you the very best from The Hughes

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Joneses

Be strong go long - all the best to all

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Ben Foad

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Paul Goodridge

Derek Inspiring as always and leading from the front. It’s an honor and privilege to be able to say I know you. Wishing you all the best. FYI: - My Son is trying to follow in your footsteps, awaiting the initial Evaluation and then hopefully off to Para assessment. Some way to go, but aiming high Best regards Paul

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Aj

Go well Dek - fantastic cause - all best

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Carol Hanmer

Good luck, but know you will smash it

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Kevin Robinson

£53.32

Good luck Derek!

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Jodie Dinsdale

Hi, me and my mom met you today at russell Hall hospital in ENT. (I hope we've got the right person.) It was lovely to have met you. All the best to you and your team on the trek. From jodie and Jackie.

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Matt Butchers

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Leo Mader

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Sally Saunders

Your passion and commitment to this amazing cause is something truly inspirational. Good luck.

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Angela Pearsall

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Michael Finn

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Wayne Blakeway

Good luck mate

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Kay Webb

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Derek Saunders

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Paige Thompson

Best of luck Boss 👏🏼

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David Foster

Great cause

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Peter Venn

Great cause, and wonderful of you to be taking on the challenge

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Mickey Hynes

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Steve Stafford

Good Luck Mate

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Mr Morris Wilkes

Well my friend to you and your team for your efforts for this worthy charity which touches many. Total respect and thank you on behalf of many soldiers past, present and future

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Neil Davies

Good luck with this fella 🐺💪

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Karen Bundy

Good luck, you’ll smash it!

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Getan Kenyon

Wowzers.... all the very best in your endeavours. That's some undertaking but am sure you will smash it with a smile!!

£11.33

Jack Roberts

£10.40

Baz.

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Andy Perry

All the best Derek. Great cause

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Getan Kenyon

Amazing cause. Amazing Derek. Xx

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Matthew Smith

Great cause. Good luck gentlemen.

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Anonymous

Well done you! All the best in your quest.

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Anonymous

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David Price

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Paul Shirley

Our Team

Derek Saunders (C)

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Kevin Faulkner

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£2,188.85

Wayne Dickinson

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Derek Saunders

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Travel day is here

This is what it’s all about….

The 55 👍🏻

Planning and Preperation

Hot weather :)

Beacons to the Black Country !

Thank you to my Sponsors

Telxl

Gary Lakin

Quark

Unknown

Anonymous

Grove Properties Group Ltd

Wellbridge Consulting Ltd (james Gupwell)

Howell Davies

Serge Baudot

Zoe & Aaron Fox

Don Guest Butchers

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Chloe Saunders

Ann Eggington

Dawn Hughes

Joneses

Ben Foad

Paul Goodridge

Aj

Carol Hanmer

Kevin Robinson

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Will Stevenson

Jodie Dinsdale

Matt Butchers

Leo Mader

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Ian Clifford

Andy Calvert

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Derek Saunders

Deborah Shakespeare

Sally Saunders

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Morris Wilkes

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Angela Pearsall

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Ada Bentley

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