In memory of Daniel Willis, for Mind

Benjamin Luke is raising money for Mind
In memory of Daniel Willis
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Dartmoor North - South 50KM in under 8 hours · 27 April 2025

We’re Mind, the mental health charity, working across England & Wales. We believe no one should face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Whether you’re stressed, depressed or in crisis. We’ll listen, give support & advice, & fight your corner. Thanks for fundraising for national Mind.

Story

Hello everyone!

I will be attempting to complete Dartmoor North - South, a 50KM route directly over the National Park. In under 8 hours. Starting in Okehampton and finishing in Ivybridge. This challenge has been on my mind for a while now. When I heard about Dan’s passing, I thought what a better time to complete it.

We recently lost a very special someone, Daniel Willis. For me Dan was a great friend all the way through secondary school and beyond. We sat across from each other in multiple classes throughout those years. Played rugby side by side and shared some great memories. Once we both left school, we went on our own paths. The times I’d bump into Dan were always a laugh. I still remember the first time I saw him after leaving school and being shocked at how he was no longer little Willis. I loved watching Dan go on his travels and heading to Australia, where he had such a great life.

Mental health is an ever important topic in today’s world. when I reached out to Dan’s family they chose for donations to be raised for the charity “Mind”. A charity which ensures no one faces mental health problems alone.

We will be having a celebration in memory of Dan, in the back of the Cornish Arms in Tavistock after the challenge on Saturday 12th of April, 2025.

If you wish to support a great charity and watch me suffer for 50KM, hit that donate button.

This fundraiser is in memory of Daniel Willis, an incredible, funny, charming guy. Rest easy mate.

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£2,024.63
+ £443.75 Gift Aid
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£2,024.63
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