My story

I can’t believe that I’ve agreed to walk / climb the UK Three Peaks Challenge – and for it to be completed within 24 hours!

I leave Cardiff with a bunch of other fools on Friday 6 July, and the clock starts ticking the moment we set foot at the base of the mighty Ben Nevis (1,344m) in Jockland – then via a cramped and smelly minibus journey (when we’re supposed to get some sleep), on to the Lake District to conquer Scafell Pike (978m) – another dodgy minibus ride later (no doubt with as little sleep as the previous journey), finally to the wonderful Mount Snowdon (1,085m) . . . .

It’s all in aid of the very worthy Velindre NHS Trust - Velindre Cancer Centre is the largest non-surgical cancer hospital in Wales – the ghastly Big C has affected many people very dear to me, as I’m sure it has done for many of you.

My training regime has been long and arduous – just not focused correctly – it’s consisted almost entirely of late nights out, good food, a drink or two and sitting at a desk – but I’m committed now – and even my dodgy knees and hugely-expanded waist-line won’t deter me – so if you’re able to support me in any small way, at least you know I will be in pain!

(What’s more – with little phone reception I may be a bit quieter on twitter - surely that’s worth a donation on its own.)

You’ve made the first step (a lot less than I’ll need to make!) by visiting this page - so please do take the next by making a donation – it will be appreciated by many more people who really need it.

Cheers, Dan

My charity

Velindre Cancer Centre

Velindre Cancer Centre

Charity Registration No. 1052501

Patient centred care is at the heart of everything we do at Velindre. Our Victory Over Cancer campaign will ensure the best possible support to our patients and their families dealing with cancer, fund ground breaking research, specialist equipment, and the most up to date training for our staff.

Donations 70

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Well done Dan, sorry slightly late!

Donation by John Rees on 23/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Hi Dan! Good to see you last week! Hopefully, catch up soon. Cheers, Rich.

Donation by Richard Thomas on 17/07/12

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I cant believe your knees made it, Well done Dan.

Donation by Paddy, Suzie & Dom Horan on 15/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Hi Dan, sorry for the delay in donating!! Well done - hope you've recovered! JQ x

Donation by Jackie Quantock on 12/07/12

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Well done for taming the 3 peaks. Awesome. This is the promised bonus on completion.

Donation by Jonathan Haydn-Williams on 11/07/12

£15.93

+ £3.98 Gift Aid

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Well done Dan! Nice to see the 'oldies' coming out on top!

Donation by Steve Bishop on 11/07/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

Donation by huw morgan on 09/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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the aches will be worth it

Donation by Robert John on 09/07/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Good luck

Donation by Alun Cairns on 09/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Great effort mate.......just keep whistling the tune 'climb every mountain' for the last leg up Snowdon

Donation by Jon Morgan on 07/07/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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Tough challenge at your age! Good luck mate.

Donation by John Smith on 07/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Dan!

Donation by Kayam Iqbal on 06/07/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Go, Dan, go - and never look down! You're a braver man than me. PB

Donation by Peter Bibby on 06/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Dan

Donation by Chris Jenkins on 06/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Dan! Enjoy the views as you take on all three peaks!! Lisa (Mayor of Merthyr Tydfil)xx

Donation by Lisa Mytton on 06/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Dan! We'll have a buffet to celebrate your fantastic achievement when you're back! From everyone in Marketing.

Donation by Acorn Marketing on 06/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Good Luck Mr Langford - see if you can tweet the whole way! #painfulpictures

Donation by David Sadler on 06/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Must be cheating to have bionic knee joints. Good idea to offset mid-riff weight gain by having your barnet purposely thinned out. Good luck.

Donation by Scottie on 05/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Eirian Samuel on 05/07/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck, Dan - whatever you do, don't forget the waterproofs!

Donation by Gerallt Jones on 04/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Dan, enjoy the peaks - I couldn't think of a more worthy cause. I'll have the beer ready next time I see you. Big Fella.

Donation by Andrew McCarthy - Big Fella Inc on 04/07/12

£31.00

+ £7.75 Gift Aid

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Good luck Dan

Donation by Penny Jarman on 04/07/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

Good luck Dan - sounds like you have put in some hard training which will pay off! lol! Good luck and Best wishes...

Donation by Jon Horne on 04/07/12

£25.00

+ £6.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck, Dan - should be easy for a natural athlete like yourself!

Donation by Alasdair Marshall on 04/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by David Jones on 04/07/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations$2,535.83
  • Offline donations$0.00
  • Text donations$0.00
  • Total raised$2,535.83
  • Gift Aid$558.08

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