Rick Smith

The Frontline Walk 2024: The Western Front

The Army Benevolent Fund

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, Arras and Passchendaele battlefields during the First World War

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

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My Updates

Bucket List

Hi there,
Doing this walk is something I've always wanted to take on, to challenge myself.
To do it for a great charity inspires me even more and to do it around an area that I'm so very passionate about, makes it even more special.
Thank you for looking in and for any donation you are able to contribute.
Rick

Thank you to my Sponsors

£410

Cash Donations

From all the lovely people who've made cash donations and supported my fundraising events.

£200

Terry Berry

Good luck partner

£104

Bruce Stokes

Good luck Rick, hope to see you soon mate.

£104

Hawthorn Ridge Crater Association

All the very best from the committee of the HRCA

£100

Neil Black

Great effort Rick. Wishing you a successful trek. Your friends at Brantwood Military History Association, in Belfast.

£76.88

Graeme & Judy. The Junction Inn & Kitchen

Another off your bucket list! Well done Rick… go for it!!

£60

Rob

£52

Helen Basson

With you in spirit

£52

Sofia Brusling

Well done Rick!

£52

Beany

Good Luck Rick

£52

Colin Summerskill

been watching Rick, well done!!

£52

Therese Coulmont

Rick, En avant ! et bon courage.

£52

Ann Wraith

Proud of you Richard

£52

Nath & Kath Bizley

We think you’re ace! Go smash it!!

£52

Karen Tucker

Congratulations on your excellent accomplishment for a great cause! (And sorry for my tardy participation!)

£51.25

Kathy Smith Gayda

100 km - what a goal for a wonderful cause! Good luck and much love from this side of the pond, cousin.

£51.25

Nidge Dobson

You’ll smash it mate!

£51.25

Ann Wraith

Good luck Richard

£50

Andrew Johnson

Hi Richard Good luck, on behalf of Wolverhampton WFA

£50

Mom And Dad

We'll be watching xx

£50

Dave And Nicky

Good Luck !

£50

Dr Joanna Nichols

Keep up with your training. Good luck xxx

£41.60

Steph & Ev

Good luck Rick, you’ll smash it. Live from Steph & Ev xxx

£40

J9 & Dave

All the best with the walk!

£31.20

Fiona

You're amazing to do this walking for an amazing cause. Best if luck, love and strength right to the end matey. Xx

£31.20

Paul Durham

Keep going, Rick! Great effort, mate.

£31.20

James Southerington

Hi Rick, Colin’s just told me about your walk, good luck mate. Cheers Big lad - Black Bull, Market Overton

£31.20

Jonathan Porter

£31.20

Colin Lukacs-winn

Hope it all goes brilliantly Rick!!

£31.20

Mark Monaghan

£31.20

Ian Wilkinson

Good luck ya big G#%

£30.75

Carl Dycer

Boots on the ground mate!

£30

Andy Adams

Good luck Rick …. Plenty of zinc oxide tape on the feet 👍😉

£30

Rosalind Leivesley

£30

Quentin Naylor

Have a good slog mate.

£26

Glyn Young

Good luck mate

£25.63

Lee Smith

Hope this is not in one day!! Good luck either way.

£20.80

Carina Baylis

Pleased to support such a worthy cause.

£20.80

Sharron Mcmahon

Good luck my lovely xx

£20.80

Peter Evans

Well done Rick, so impressed you managed this....

£20.80

Zachary Smith

Woohoo! Go Dad! ❤️

£20.80

Graham And Jo Clarke

Well done Rick love Graham and Jo xxx

£20.80

Howard Page

Enjoy!

£20.80

Julie Eggebert

Well done Rick

£20.80

Roger & Brenda Simpson

Best of luck !!

£20.80

Joe Timewell

Congratulations on your epic achievement x

£20.80

Stephen Benson

Well done Rick, great cause.

£20.80

Andy Bean

£20.80

Rick Leonard

All the best with this worthy challenge Rick

£20.80

Pauline Roberts

Donation made in response to request by Helen. Good luck am sure you will reach your target for such a worthwhile cause

£20.80

Tanya Ferguson

Good luck. Enjoy it Rick.

£20.80

Brian M Powell

Good luck Rick (& Helen too).

£20.80

Nick Roebuck

Good luck Rick I know it means a lot to you, go well !

£20.80

Merlin Kalanovic

£20.80

Paul Colbourne

Best of luck!

£20.80

Lmbd

Well done buddy, you’ll have a wonderful time and it’s for a great cause!

£20.80

Joanne Cahill

You'll smash it! Xx

£20.80

Ian Mccambridge

£20.80

Sut N Gill

Another donation from Sut n Gill at the party

£20.80

Richard Eastwood

you are mad but we love you xx

£20.80

Dane

Good luck Rick, great man, great cause

£20.80

Elaine Hill

Good on ya Rick, you’ve got this 👍

£20.80

Phill & Jue Aaron

Good luck, we are sure you will smash it 👍

£20.80

Colin Wagstaff

Happy to support Richard for a very good cause.

£20.80

Cath Stone

Well done Rick from Cath and Chris x

£20.80

Connor Manning

Good luck Rick

£20.80

Jonny Ellis

Good luck pal💪

£20.80

Mark Aldridge

Well done Rick, great effort for a tremendous cause.

£20.50

Graeme Mount

Good luck bud x

£20.50

Janet M.

Good luck Rick xx

£20.50

Sam And Rachel Cracknell

Hope it goes well! Love Sam and Rach xxx

£20

Lynn Fearn

Well done Richard, Big hug xx

£20

Peter Wilkins

Well done Rick for completing the arduous walk and for achieving over three thousand pounds to such a worthwhile cause.

£20

Caroline Whelan

Good luck!

£20

Anita Hindley

Well done Rick, you smashed it. Take a well deserved rest now mate, Best wishes Anita & Paul

£20

Liz & Paul Smith

Well done Rick! What a great achievement. Look forward to hearing all about it soon.

£20

Andrew Dillon

Good Luck

£20

Mark Branford

Good luck Rick

£20

Stuart Watts

Good luck Rick

£15.60

Matt Hayes

Awesome bud 🏃🏻😀

£15.60

David Ellis

Well done Rick! Incredible achievement! Hope you recover quickly. Still in hope of meeting up at Hawthorn Ridge! 😊👍

£15

Ethan Smith

You got this Paps 🤘🏻

£12.48

Andrea Cassidy

Thanks for a great night Rick. Great cause xxx

£11

Jack Himsworth

Good luck mate!

£10.50

Carolyn And Mark B

Fantastic job Rick!

£10.50

Nick Davis

Well done mate

£10.40

Piggford Maria

£10.40

Sarah Page

Always...

£10.40

Jack

Good luck Rick!

£10.25

Lisa

Good luck with it Rick you nut job!!

£10

David

Well done Rick, must be a relief to finish!

£10

Cathy Field

Be proud of yourself and a big well done!

£10

Derek Bird

£10

Phil

All the best Rick, great course

£5.20

Sarah Ashbridge

£5

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