In 2008 for this charity, I plan to undertake a walking challenge covering a distance of not less than 500 km across the UK and Europe, participating in a series of marathon walking and other fundraising events.
I have chosen to raise funds for the Army Benevolent Fund in 2008 as I want to make a contribution towards this Charity's excellent goals and objectives. The demand for the type of support this charity offers has never been higher due to the impact of current operational commitments in Iraq and Afghanistan, and other theatres.
The money I raise will all be donated to the ABF's Current Operations Fund. You can find out more about the ABF's excellent work by visiting the website www.armybenfund.org or by calling 0845 241 4820.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Army Benevolent Fund will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.
2008 Calender of Events
Old Leamingtonians Patrons lunch raffle - Saturday 8th March - DONE !
Old Leamingtonians Biggest Curry lunch for the ABF - Saturday 12th April - DONE !
Malvern Hills challenge - 15km Saturday 13th April - DONE !
RAF 2 Day Walk Cosford - 45km - 26th April - DONE !
Wellingborough Waendel walk - 42km - 10th May - DONE!
Black Country Culture Evening - Old Leamingtonians RFC - Friday 16th May -DONE !
Edgehill battlefield trek - 10km Saturday 24th May - DONE !
Canary Wharf - Greenwich Observatory Walk - 10km Tuesday 27th May 2008 - DONE !
SLAMS Walking festival - 62km - 4/5 June - DONE !
Pathfinder Challenge - 75km - 21st June - DONE !
Nijmegen 4 Days March Holland - 200km - 15-18th July - NAILED IT !!
Wine Tasting and Tapas Evening - Tuesday 12th August -DONE!
Airborne Walk, Arnhem Holland - 25km - Saturday 6th September - DONE !
Berlin Marathon, Germany - 42km - Sunday 29th September - 26KM DONE!
Warwick Words Festival - Zetland Arms -Pie Pint and Poetry Evening - Friday 10th October
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED - 500 KM COMPLETED !
Update - I would like to dedicate this fundraising effort to the memory of Private Joe Whittaker, 20, 4th Battalion the Parachute Regiment, who was sadly lost in action in Helmand Province, Afghanistan on Tuesday 25th June 2008. Joe lived in Stratford upon Avon, and at one stage attended Emscote Lawn School, Warwick, where my daughters were pupils. My thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends.
In recognition of this, I have raised my fundraising target to £6500 and will now be walking an extra 42km in the Berlin Marathon, bringing the final distance to 520km.
Mike
