Support our D-Day Challenge
In honour of our forefathers as well as current servicemen and women who have bravely fought to protect our way of life, we 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. We will be heading to Normandy, to race across its picturesque beaches, finishing at the historic Pegasus Bridge on the 80th anniversary of D-Day, 6 June 2024
Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For almost 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.
We are taking on the D-Day Challenge to help take vital strides towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.
Thank you so much for your support.
Thank you to our Sponsors
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Sara Reed
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Anthony
Great effort Ben
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Will Andrews
Smudge & team what a test for such an amazing cause. Wishing you all the very best with it. W
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Mum And Dad
Good luck! We know you can do x Also good luck Ben and Andrew!!
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David Salter
Great challenge for a great cause. Good luck Ben!
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Catherine Flockhart
Well done! Great cause. C
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Guy Garnett
Best of luck buddy and to Smudge and Adey.
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Nick Thomas
Best of luck Ben!
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Rob Mills
Great effort Smudger.
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Richard And Amy
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Tim Campbell
Well done Ben, cracking cause.
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Graham Barr
What a challenge; and a fantastic cause. Go well. GB x
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Nick Wood
Not all heroes wear capes. Great effort Benji.
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Anne Smailes
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Stuart Carr-jones
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Jasper Vallance
Well done Smudge and team. Huge feat to commemorate a huge cause and an ongoing need.
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Joseph Murphy
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Douglas And Rosie Considine
Amazing effort Ben! Well done! Douglas, Rosie, Laughlan and Finnlay.
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Huw Williams And Girls
Great cause. Go well mate X
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Jamie Smith
Good luck and smash it.
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Stuart Riddell
Another brilliant challenge, Ben. Bon Courage!
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Jonny Perkins
Good luck for this monster challenge Smudger. We will be thinking of you every step of the way! What a great cause.
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James Watson
Strength & fitness Smithy, best of luck
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Julia Aspell
You’ve got this 👊🏻
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Tim Garratt
Best of luck with this awesome challenge Ben!
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Lynda Adey
Proud of you as always. X
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Fraser
Good luck, Ben!
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Georgie Dunn Coaching
Fabulous job Ben for such an important cause on a reflective and honourable day.
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Tom Edmonds
Disappointed you didn't ask me, but good luck anyway!
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David James
Bon chance, Ben!
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Andrew Fox
Very well done to you and your team Andrew. The Foxster
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Lorraine And Cameron
Best Wishes Ben
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Peter Waite
Good luck Markymark! Its good cause and I know you’ll smash it.
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The Mchaffie’s
Amazing effort, you can do this!!
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Andrew & Eilis
Fantastic effort Ben, both in training and on the day. Very worthy cause too.
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Nick Cole
Great effort Ado
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Nicola Wordie
Best of luck, take care. Love Nicola & Davy xxx
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The Sahdev’s
Run Andy Run!!!! xxx
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The Wacks
Go smash it Ado.
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The Wacks
Go smash it mate!
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Liam Macintyre
44 miles...on a beach...are you human?
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Vida Bewley
Well done Andrew,watched the moving ceremony with Gav,gosh that wonderful lady,so clear ,direct and eloquent at 104!Way to go!
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Ed Gambarini
Amazing. Well done and good luck Smudger!
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Jane Aspell
Good luck
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Edward George
Fantastic. Something I should be doing!
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Tom Miklausic
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Thomas Miklausic
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Pippa Lindsay
Enjoy it (if you can?) Love you Pippa, Ali, Charlie & Millie x
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Ian Kitchen
Well done, Mark. Very impressive what you have achieved and for a great cause
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Adrian Farnham
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Jan O
Run Ben Run!
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Michael Sa
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Mark Bennett
Great cause mate. I know you will Smash it ! Enjoy the beers afterwards
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James Leach
Great cause
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Jake Halliday
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Lisa Symes
Absolute legend! Such an incredible achievement for a fantastic cause. Love Symes’
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Seb P
Amazing, well done Ben, and for a very worthy cause.
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Chris Shield
£51
Graham Barr
Good luck, lads xx
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The Johnston Clan
Ben you are amazing! Keep going and try and enjoy it! We are all so proud of you! Andrew, Jen, Isabella, Sophia & Georgia xxxxx
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Philip Dale
Good luck Smudger. Hell of a cause and challenge.
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Chris,wendy, Richard And Mandy
Well done Andrew, great cause x
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Mike Mcgowan
Good luck Ben and the team, amazing effort.
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Olly Saxby
Great work Andrew, great cause…
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Simon Gouldbourn
Best of luck Smudge, great cause.
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Dan Serf
Epic challenge - go well!
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Anonymous
Fantastic cause - good luck pal. Hulmey
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Tom Nutt-edson
Nice one Smudger!
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Ben Buckler
Great stuff Ben. Top effort and solid cause. Hope there's time for a smile along the way, and a well deserved beer or two at the finish.
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Chris Whittingslow
Good luck Ben - a great cause
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Stewart Heggie
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Ali Smith
Remember Eisenhower . . .
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Rosie Rankin
An extremely worthwhile cause Ben. Best of luck to you both!
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Nick Mcconnell
Great work mate. Good luck!
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Omar
Clear eyes, full heart, can’t lose
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John Newlands
Best wishes to the team from Baillie Gifford taking part in this superb initiative.
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Peter Moore
Top effort Ben, sure you will smash it, good luck!
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Pat Llewelyn
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Jamie Naughton
Great cause mate. Cracking challenge. Best of British and safe home to Blighty. x
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Tom Burnet
Brilliant effort. Good luck.
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James Hurst
Good luck Smudge.
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Paul Stevenson
Good effort Ben! Look forward to hearing about it.
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Claire Swan
Another great cause Ben. Well done!
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Marcus Wood
Go Fella. Cracking cause, enjoy the challenge.
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Rhona & Will
Great cause - we're rooting for you!
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Gambers
Go well Ado
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Gordon Suggett
Best of luck.
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Andy & Dani
Great effort, well done!!
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David Rolland
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Aly Wright
Outstanding - best of luck. I love your commitment to it - you will smash it.
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Simba Mamboininga
Enjoy it Ben. 💪🏾
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Sarah Robertson
Go Ben! What a brilliant effort and cause
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Gavin Scott
Fantastic cause - well done both!
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Anonymous
Good luck!!
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Caldwell Family
An utterly bonkers idea but well impressed!
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Kate And Tom
Go Marky Mark!
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Val Fairnie
Well Done Ben
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Scott Mackenzie
Incredible effort Ben
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Ross Fowles
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Sarah Foister
Run Mark Run!!! We will be thinking of you, lots of love from the Foisters xxx
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Donat Zadravecz
Good luck Ben!
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Sally Mayer
Sending a tail wind your way Ben. You’ll smash it.
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Anne And Sam
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Robbie Donaldson
Great work mate, very impressive and raising funds for a great cause.
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Christopher Hawkins
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Garry Porteous
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Kathleen Hunter
Good luck!
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Katherine Macdonald
Good luck Ben! My sister works in veteran mental health services so know how important funding is ❤️
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Eleanor Mckee
Good luck!
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Tim Mcbride
Awesome! A great act of remembrance and a fantastic cause for today and the future.
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Rebecca Garratt
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Ali Williams
Incredible Ben! Good luck
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Susie Collingbourne
Ben, I take my hat of to you, what an inspiration! Congratulations & great job! 👏
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Lewis Bright
Such a great cause! All the best James
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Matthew Bull
Enjoy!
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Duncan Wordie
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Anonymous
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Sandra Fisher
So proud, you are incredible.
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Susie Hastings
Go Ben Go! Hope you enjoy the amazing Normandy coastline, what a fantastic way to raise money and commemorate our D-Day veterans!
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Tom Hoddell
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Anonymous
Well done, great cause.
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Kristian Dean
Up the EARS!
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Sarah M
Go James.
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Justin Houlihan
Best of luck smudger!!!!
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Graeme Devlin
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Wim De Ruijter
Very impressive and for a good cause. Good luck, Ben!
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Grandad And Sue
Best of Luck!
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Oliver Thain
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Watto & Fam
Bloody good effort Andrew (&team) and a great cause.
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Anonymous
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Heather Fairgrieve
Great cause - good luck Ben!
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Oz
Good luck Adey! You've got this.
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James Brown
All the best James!
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Gavin Mccaskie
Good luck Ben!
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Sara Reed
Go go BJ legs! Have an epic adventure x
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Kim Mcallister
We’re in awe of your stamina and dedication to the cause 💕
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Julie &pete
Wow Mark well done to you love julie &Pete Xxx
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Ashford Developments
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Leo Kelion
Good luck Ben - great cause!
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Jamie Thomas
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Tim Preston
Good Luck Smudge
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Kate Webster
Proud of you Bro! Smash it x
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Anonymous
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Tim Hannay
Bish Bash Bosh
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Daniela Nisbet
Good luck!!
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Chris Waite
Good luck, Mark!
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Cara Simkin
Well done on raising money for a great cause and good luck!
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Paul Morrison
Great cause. All the best to you and the team.
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Jonny Tang
Well done!!!
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Nan
Good luck Mark x
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Jacqueline Bennett
Well done!! No stress!!
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Mike Daniel
Good luck Ben great cause
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Tracey Walker
Good luck!
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Anonymous
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Nathan
Have a great time, you'll smash it.
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Rebecca King
Good luck Ben and co!
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Roddy Mcnab
Doff My Cap. Go Smash It.
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Roddy Mcnab
Doff My Cap. Go Smash It.
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Victoria Lothian
Good luck Ben!
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Baron Von Bigwig
Good luck, 44 miles on those stumpy legs is like 100 miles! Nuts. Amazing cause. Proud of you.
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Patrick Stapleton
The best of luck
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James All of us in the BG Armed Forces Network are right behind you and Ben, like a tail wind propelling you to the finish line! We are proud and grateful for all you are doing to support UK veterans. Chapeau to both of you. Stephen and Sara