Dale Hopkins

In Memory Of A Hero Dale Hopkins

Fundraising for The Parachute Regiment Afghanistan Trust
£32,767
raised of £45,000 target
by 696 supporters
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Participants: Lance Corporal Dale Hopkins

Story

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On 6th August 2009, the world lost the best "ParaTropper" "Son" "Brother" "Uncle" "Nephew" "Cousin" and "Friend" Dale in the words of many was simply Amazing........ 

He was finally laid to rest on 26th August 2009, when his local town Redditch came to a stand still silence...everyone united together with one common thought.

The mark of such a man brought over a 1000 people to the town center, Police, Ambulance and Fire Brigade lined the streets with the sole intention of paying the respects, even parking wardens stopped issuing tickets and simply stopped in respect.

To continue the successful fundraising efforts previously achieved on the charity parachute jump we are attempting to complete the 3 Peaks Challenge in August 2011. As part of the challenge we will attempt to climb the 3 highest peaks in Scotland, England & Wales.

Starting at Ben Nevis we intend to complete the 25 miles walk, 10,000 feet climb & 450 miles drive in 36 hours!!

Training has already begun, the challenge we have set ourselves is very hard but not impossible. Your support will make it all worthwhile!

To sponsor us please click this link http://www.justgiving.com/dale-hopkins or pledge using the sponsorship forms.

About the charity

The Afghanistan Trust gives assistance to soldiers of The Parachute Regiment who were wounded in action, or the dependants of those killed in action in Afghanistan. It achieves this through financial and welfare support. It also sustains the memories of the loss of life and sacrifices made

Donation summary

Total raised
£32,766.35
+ £4,747.43 Gift Aid
Online donations
£32,481.35
Offline donations
£285.00

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