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Ian Horsfall

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Remembrance Day is over for this year, we fell silent for 2 minutes to remember all those who lost their lives and their lights went out.

However, Remembrance does not end for many veterans who still live on and carry with them harrowing memories that can never be erased.  Their lights are on but they don't always shine as bright as they could.  Regrettably some choose to turn their own lights out.

I joined the armed forces in 1985 aged 16.  I went on to serve two tours in Northern Ireland where I witnessed and experienced many things.  At the age of 19 an event occurred where 6 friends/comrades were killed and their lights went out.  See link for this event:

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/17myXrsfJq/

Those who know me would say I'm a happy, cheeky, smiley chappie.  My light still shines but I won't deny I still sometimes suffer,  I do cry, I do wish my light went out with my comrades.  But I also manage to cope and battle on.

Unfortunately, for many, it is too much and they need additional help and support to keep their lights on.   As such I hope you can sponsor me to raise vital funds for Combat Stress as I plan to run 44 miles across the Normandy Beeches in June 2025 for the D-Day Challenge.  This will certainly be a challenge for myself as the longest running event I've ever done is a half marathon.

I have started with an initial donation myself of £19.44.  The sum represents the year 1944 (D-Day), 19 for the age I was when I lost my friends and 44 for the 44 miles I will run.  I have also set my target as £1944.  With your support I would love to surpass this target.  Please donate what you can to help keep the lights on for veterans who suffer mental illness caused by fighting in various campaigns around the world.


Support my D-Day Challenge

In honour of our forefathers as well as current servicemen who have bravely fought to protect our way of life, I will be taking on the D-Day Challenge to raise vital funds for life-changing mental health treatment for veterans.

The D-Day 44 Challenge commemorates the 1944 Allied invasion of occupied France. I will be heading to Normandy, to race across its picturesque beaches, finishing at the historic Pegasus Bridge on the anniversary of D-Day, 6 June 2025.

Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For over a century, they've helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Today, they provide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.

I’m taking on D-Day Challenge to help take vital strides towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.

Thank you so much for your support.

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£100

Norman Dee

A very worthy cause. May many others sponsor you and support our veterans

£53

Dave And Tracy

Good luck Ian fantastic cause

£53

Victoria

£50

Julie X

You can do this x

£44

James, Julia & Laurence

Good luck Ian. Such a great cause x

£44

Dave Ascough

Good luck mate. Great cause and a privilege to support you!

£31.80

Kev & Teresa

£31.80

Dave Cashman

Well done mate, you will smash it. Hugs, Dave & Carol.

£31.80

Mick Bestwick

Good Luck Ian!

£31.80

Sara Waterall

Good luck Ian, will be an amazing achievement, for a great cause. Sara xxx

£31.80

Christine Creasey Barry Creasey

Hope you raise your target and more xxxxxx

£31.80

Maxine Richmond

£31.80

Lesley Harte

Good luck with your quest

£31.80

Mark Sinski

Brave to share and brave to take this massive challenge on, respect Ian 👏

£31.80

James Maloney

Good luck buddy

£31.80

Min

Horsy, amazing challenge - amazing human. X

£30

Stoney

Fab cause Ian. All the best.

£26.50

Keith Sheldon

Just shows , we only see the jolly Ian , you’ll smash it .

£25.44

Al Mac

Well done buddy

£25.44

Deb Attwood

£25.44

Sharon Maloney

The very best of luck bro x

£25.44

Mohmud Rajan

Great cause good job m8 all the best Mo

£25.44

Hazel & David

Good luck on achieving this for a worthy cause, Hazel & David

£25.44

Andrew Varley

£25

Craig Bullock

£24

Jayne

Horsy You are a superstar and have always been one as you say do what’s right not what’s easy and this is a right challenge but well within your ability You always think of others first over yourself a great cause

£21.20

Dawn & Martin Xx

So very proud of you Ian . We know you will succeed

£21.20

Helen Sisson

Goodluck Ian xx

£21.20

James Rastall

Good luck

£21.20

Chris Haines

Great work mate.

£21.20

Fay Hill

You will be absolutely fantastic Ian. Well done 👏👏

£21.20

Neil Kirk

Fantastic cause and a big challenge. All the best Ian.

£21.20

Chris Stewart

£21.20

Daniel Granger

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£20.61

Lou Kay

Good Luck Ian xx

£20.61

Bromo

Good luck brother, give it your best.

£20

Mattf

Good luck old man

£20

Matt Orton

£20

Anonymous

£20

Clarkey (vet)

£19.44

Ian Horsfall

£19.44

Hugh Keen

Good work mate

£15.90

Jemma & George X

£15.90

Lisa Wiggin

An emotional read, good luck Ian!Not that you’ll need it. You’ll be ace 😊x

£15.90

Jean & Del

We know you'll complete this challenge Ian xxx

£15.90

Rich Jackson

Best of luck mate, really good charity to support 👍

£15

Holly

£11.24

Andy And Kate

Top man

£10.60

Julie Harbon

£10.60

Duncan Lawrie

Good luck old boy hope you make it.

£10.60

Katy Hill

Good luck x

£10.60

Angela H

Well done Ian x

£10.60

Nick Reeve

Good luck Ian from Nick and Emma, we can assure you that much of the population owe you and all NI vets a debt of gratitude and do respect you allways.

£10.60

Jill Turner

Go smash it Mr H!

£10.60

Caroline

£10.60

Jim Evans

Good luck, happy to join you on some training runs if I can keep up.

£10.60

Michelle Broomhead

Good luck Ian . Great cause and what an achievement x

£10.60

Lisa Whitfield

Good luck in raising funds for this worthy cause, you’ll smash this challenge 💪🏼🧡🍀

£10.60

Jo Gilliver

“Honored to support those who’ve served and help provide resources to combat stress. Here’s to resilience, healing, and hope for brighter days ahead.”

£10.60

Tom Briggs

Good luck

£10.60

Louise Whittle

£10.60

Steve O (srr)

Good luck Ian! Great cause!

£10.60

Julie Owens

Proud of you Ian, you can do this Julie (cousin)

£10.60

Marisa

Good luck x

£10.60

Donna Baines

Good luck

£10.60

Greg

Trinidad loves you!

£10.60

Julia Yates

Good Luck pal! Great cause! All the best x

£10.60

Shell Commons

£10.60

Richard Neville

£10.60

Julie Hill

£10.60

Antony Wright

£10.60

The Cordon's X

£10.60

Martine Coleman

Good luck Ian

£10.60

Lisa Jayne

Good luck on your challenge and reaching your target

£10.60

James Orton

£10.60

Natasha Walker

£10

David Ball

£10

Jane Cooper

Such an emotional read Ian. Wishing you the best of luck and you'll absolutely smash it! xx

£10

Geoff Davo

£10

Tilly Tilly

You will absolutely smash this and you will do everyone proud!! I can't even begin to imagine how hard it has been but as you say, definitely one of the funniest, happy-go-lucky guys I know!

£10

Lisa Kirkley

£10

Emma White

You will be amazing! Great cause. Sorry to read what you went through

£10

Jules Newton

Worthy cause. Keep that light shining buddy xx

£10

Stella Macgregor

£10

David & Rachel (srr)

Great cause.

£10

Jemma

£10

Giustine Cree

You'll smash it. Good luck. X

£10

Ant

Great stuff mate! I know you'll smash it!

£5.30

Jo Fletcher

£5.30

Sophie Hooper

Good luck Ian! I’m sure you’ll smash it!

£5.30

Anonymous

£5.30

Gav

Good luck mate 👍🏻

£5.30

Stephanie Develing

Love Steph xx

£5.30

Andrew Folland

£5.30

Liz Slatter

Good luck Ian 😃

£5

Lisa Hardy

Good luck! Being an ex military wife, i see it as a very good cause

£5

Jo Hird (srr)

Wishing you all the best for your DDay challenge.

£2

Rachel