Last year my cousin, David, died suddenly in a tragic accident. He was just 33.

On Saturday 13th August 2011, 11 of David's friends and family will be walking 42 miles of the White Horse Trail which showcases the beauty and serenity of Wiltshire, of which David was so proud, finishing in Edington at David's family home. We have deliberately set ourselves the challenging target of completing this in one day because, quite simply,... anything less would not have been acceptable to the big man himself.

The inaugural David's Wiltshire Walk will also raise much needed funds for Afghanaid in his memory, because David spent 18 months in Afghanistan and it was a place he cared deeply about. Afghanaid is an international humanitarian and development non-governmental organisation (NGO) which has worked alongside Afghan communities for nearly three decades.

My sisters, Sarah and Zoe, and I, will be among the group that will be walking all day from 3.30am to 8pm in the evening to complete the 42 miles in one day. We would really appreciate your support so please sponser us.