Richard Dowson-Park

Richard and Sophies Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge

Fundraising for The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
£679
raised of £1,000 target
by 18 supporters
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In memory of Simon Beadel
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

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We provide welfare support to serving & ex-RAF & their families

Story

Firstly thanks for taking the time to visit our just giving page.

As many of you know in January 2009 my best friend Simon Beadel sadly passed away. That day my life and many others changed forever more. Simon left behind many great memories but the hole he left in all of his friends lives has never and could never be filled. Leaving behind his friends was one thing but leaving behind his parents, Chris and Sue Beadel, was another. Simons untimely death tore apart their world. 

The charity We are raising money for, The RAF Benevolant Fund, however were there for Chris and Sue from the very beginning. Supporting them with every aspect of their tragic journey. Since then Chris and Sue have organised and taken part in many fund raising events, from Summer Balls to Sue completing a Tough mudder with myself and others as part of a team last year. 

The Yorkshire 3 peaks challenge is this years fund raiser. Taking part along side me is my wife Sophie. Sophie unfortunately never got to meet Simon but I’m sure sometimes feels like she knew him after all of the get together a and stories. 

The 3 Peaks consists of 24 miles and 1585m ascent over some gruelling terain. This is our fundraising page but will be added to a team page. Partaking in the challenge are 3 teams of approximately 10 made up of various ages and fitness levels. Please take a look at the team page for more detail. 

Every penny raised will go towards a fantastic cause and help others in desperate need of the RAF Benevolant funds help. Please give as much as you can afford and Thanks You in advance. 

About the charity

The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

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The RAF Benevolent Fund is the RAF's leading welfare charity. We have been there for all members of the RAF Family for over 100 years. Last year we assisted more than 70,000 members of the RAF Family. Support us in 2024 and help us reach even more members of the RAF Family.

Donation summary

Total raised
£678.50
+ £159.63 Gift Aid
Online donations
£678.50
Offline donations
£0.00

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