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Challenge 19: COMPLETE!
One of the great things that this project has reminded me, is that life isn’t perfect – it doesn’t always go the way you planned. But the thing to remember it’s not about focusing on the negative, it’s the way … Continue reading
HELP83 £3 to 70070
As you can imagine, with only 2 weeks until we head out to Ecuador for the final challenge of the Help for Heroes [21:21] Challenge project, I’m getting incredibly excited. High up in the Andes we’ll be scaling 5 volcanoes … Continue reading
Another month, another challenge
After a chance meeting with Susannah Wright on a bus in Manchester (said bus being the Olympic Torch Relay bus), little did I know that my story would end up in the Manchester Evening News. A big THANK YOU to … Continue reading
My moment to shine
WOW! I’m speechless. For the first time in a long time, I really don’t know what to say. It still hasn’t sunk in really. On Saturday 23rd June 2012 at approximately 17:40 I had the immense honour and privilege of … Continue reading
Challenge 16: COMPLETE!
I’m extremely pleased to announce that I have successfully ticked off another one of the 21 challenges I set myself but 16 months ago. The Greater Manchester Marathon was chosen for its 26.2 miles of endurance, but mainly because I … Continue reading
Challenge fifteen: COMPLETE
……..and relax! After a gruelling 3 and bit weeks, I’ve finally finished the BMF challenge, which can only be described as a killer! For those that don’t know, BMF (British Military Fitness) is outdoors exercise instructed & completed under the … Continue reading
OFFICIAL NEWS: we’re part of the London 2012 Team
I’m extremely pleased, overwhelmed and excited to announce that it’s now official. Following an e-mail from the London 2012 Olympic Committee, I can now confirm that I am going to be a Torchbearer during the Olympic Torch Relay this summer. … Continue reading
Challenge Fourteen: COMPLETE
I might be 3 weeks behind schedule, that doesn’t take away from the fact that challenge 14 is well & truly finished. While it feels like ages ago since I finished it, I still have the calluses on my hands … Continue reading
A message from Help for Heroes…
After a rather long day of work & rowing, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a letter from Help for Heroes last night. It was from Bryn & Emma Parry OBE, Co-Founders of H4H, thanking me for a recent donation … Continue reading
HELP! Challengers needed
There’s no point in beating round the bush – I NEED YOUR HELP! Due to unforeseen circumstances there has been a number of people drop out of the climb in Ecuador, meaning that due to not having the minimum numbers … Continue reading
Help for Heroes [21:21] Challenge 