Darren Edwards

Darren's World Marathon Challenge - 7 marathons, 7 days, 7 continents page

Fundraising for ARMED FORCES PARA-SNOWSPORT TEAM
£81,845
raised of £80,000 target
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ARMED FORCES PARA-SNOWSPORT TEAM

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RCN 1142135
We provide performance disabled snowsports to serving and veteran military personnel

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In January 2023, I am attempting to become the first person with a disability to complete the gruelling World Marathon Challenge (7 marathons, 7 days, 7 continents) unsupported.

If we can raise £80,000 for the Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team we can pay for 50 injured/wounded veterans to experience the freedom of alpine/nordic skiing (as well as snowboarding) at the annual AFPST training camp in 2023. £80,000 would fund the entire project. 

On the 6th August 2016, my life changed forever. Whilst rock climbing in North Wales, I was involved in a near-fatal climbing accident that would leave me paralysed from the chest down for the rest of my life. I was incredibly fortunate to survive, but life would never be the same again.

Since that day, I have been on a journey of rediscovery, and have refused to let disability stop me from dreaming big and taking on tough challenges. In June 2021, I was part of a world first expedition (Kayak 4 Heroes) to kayak from Land's End to John O' Groats by a team of adaptive adventurers. In Jan 2023, I will embark on my biggest personal challenge...completing the gruelling World Marathon Challenge!

www.darrenedwards.org.uk

https://worldmarathonchallenge.com


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About the charity

ARMED FORCES PARA-SNOWSPORT TEAM

Verified by JustGiving

RCN 1142135
The Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team (AFPST), formerly CSDST, uses adaptive snowsports to enhance the recovery of the UK's wounded, injured and sick military personnel; both serving and veteran.It reintroduces the spirit of challenge and competition they were accustomed to in normal Service life.

Donation summary

Total raised
£81,844.88
+ £4,660.28 Gift Aid
Online donations
£32,344.88
Offline donations
£49,500.00

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