Please support my D-Day 80th Anniversary 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 44 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 walk 22 miles along its picturesque Gold, Juno & Sword beaches, finishing at the historic Pegasus Bridge on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, Thursday 6th June 2024. I am also honoured to be following in the Giant footsteps left by a dear friend of mine, Alex McDonald (1918-2014), T/104038 Driver 508 Coy RASC aged 25, who embarked on one of the biggest land invasions in history as part of the British Landing Force. Already a veteran of Dunkirk, North Africa, Sicily and Italy, he came ashore on Gold Beach 6th June 1944 and fought on with his comrades.
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 this D-Day 44 Challenge to help take vital strides towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.
Thank you so much for your support, wish me luck !
Jim
PS Above photo is of Alex on Gold Beach on 6th June 2004
PPS Please find additional photos at the base of this page ☺
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Alan Williams
Good luck Jim....a great cause!
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Gordon Mumford And Clan
Go go Jimbo
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Justin Navetta
Enjoy the challenge ahead, for a great cause!
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Triah Church
Good Old Jim! Love Pat & Michael
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Mia
Will be cheering you on! Loads of love Mia and Gareth
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Arvin Sharma
What a great cause to support Jim. All the best.
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Max Tuck
Good luck Jim, what a worthy cause.
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Steve Gooden
Jim great job in memory of those who gave everything
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Rob Grover
What a challenge for an amazing cause, well done Jim - best of luck!
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Wishing ou all the best Jim
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David The Sarrie
Well done Jim.
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Good luck Jim!
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Good luck Jim! Great challenge!!
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Kersti Viccari
Well done Jim and good luck with your walk.
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Wishing you luck Jim,
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Nadia Young
What a wonderful way to support this worthy cause. Best of luck Jim!
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Good Luck Jim
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Joanne Dickens
Hi Jim, good luck with the walk from me and Den.
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Annabel Gooden
Good luck Jim! I'll be cheering you on in spirit! Annie x
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Darren
Wear good boots!
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Best of luck Jim!
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Best of luck mate.
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Lilia
Goodluck :)
Good Luck, Jim. It's a lovely dedication to Alex and a very good cause. I know you will really enjoy this. xxx