Gemma and Szilvia’s Blickling Autumn Half Marathon

19 OCT 2025 – Gemma & Szilvia

Pushing through long runs, dark mornings, and sore legs, Gemma and Szilvia take on the Blickling Autumn Half Marathon

TARGET: £500

Richard Evans' Ironman Barcelona

4 OCT 2025 – Richard Evans

With a 2.4 mile swim, followed by a 112 mile bike ride and a marathon for good measure, Richard Evans takes on Ironman Barcelona 

TARGET: £2,000

Eddie & Mel Falshaw's Thames Path Ultra Challenge 2025

13-14 SEP 2025 – Eddie & Mel Falshaw

Following the famous Thames Towpath from Putney Bridge to Henley, Eddie & Mel Falshaw will be taking part in the Thames Path Ultra Challenge 2025

TARGET: £1,000

Alistair Butler's Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon

8 JUN 2025 – Alistair Butler

Alistair Butler will be taking part in the Light at the End of the Tunnel Marathon for Oliver's Wish

TARGET: $10,000

Simon Pilkington's 6 Ultramarathons in 6 Days

27 APR 2025 – Simon Pilkington

Having previously taken part in the SBC Charity Boxing Championship for Oliver’s Wish in 2023, Simon is going one step further and pushing himself to the limit by running 6 ultra marathons in 6 days.

TARGET: £20,000

James Harrison's London Winter 10k Run

23 FEB 2025 – James Harrison

Dodgy knee withstanding, James Harrison will take on the London Winter 10k Run for Oliver's Wish.

TARGET: £500

Anna’s London Winter 10k Run

05 FEB – Anna Dowling

Anna’s first charity run for Oliver's Wish since the wonderful Scarlett joined the Dowling family. On Taking on the London Winter Run 10k.

TOTAL RAISED: £320

Ed’s London Marathon

23 APR – Ed Dowling

Ed is “not exactly built for long distances” (his own words) so this is a massive challenge.

TOTAL RAISED: £2,260

200 Lengths Swimming Challenge

14 MAY – Anne-Marie Rodmell

Swimming 200 lengths at Cranleigh golf club, where Anne-Marie used to teach Oliver. Accompanied by her daughter Bethany who would like to swim a few lengths.

TARGET: £500

Triple Mileage Challenge

MAY + OCT – Johanna Harrison

3 events, 35 miles and 20+ obstacles. Tough Mudder 06 MAY. Edinburgh Half Marathon 28 MAY. Bright 10 (Brighton) 15 OCT. 

TARGET: £1,000

Ironman Austria

02 JUL – Dan Armitage

After punishing himself in the boxing ring last year (White Collar Boxing), Dan has decided to push his body to the absolute limit for the foundation.

TARGET: £1,000

3 Peaks Challenge: Ambitious Idiots

14 JUL – Team Challenge

Climbing 3 mountains in 24 hours. A group of friends from Epsom, Surrey looking to raise money for various charities including Oliver’s Wish.

TARGET: £10,000 (multiple charities)

The 3 Johnnys Ride London100

30 JUL – John Doyle, Jonny Hayward, Jon Lewis

Jon, Jonny and John - three guys who have little in common apart from an unoriginal first name and an unhealthy obsession with Lycra

TOTAL RAISED: £2,350

Yorkshire Three Peaks

12 AUG – Peter & Anna Horsting

Taking on the peaks of Pen-y-ghent, Whernside and Ingleborough in 12 hours. Part of the Pennine range, a 24-mile route including 5,200ft (1,585m) of ascent.

TARGET: £2,000

Mudder Help Us!

16 SEP – Ellis Rouch

Probably the toughest event on the planet. 12 miles. 20+ obstacles. Electric shocks. (One really whiny competitor!)

TARGET: £1,500

Hannah's Skydive

June 2017 – Hannah Doyle

Oliver's Army has their first sky diver! Amazing work from Hannah Doyle - thank you for your inspiring bravery and support!

Will's Half Marathon

September 2016 – Will Sawney

Qualifications and experience relating to running: none of note. Will is running the Reigate Half Marathon.

TOTAL RAISED: £400

Fitz’s Half Marathon Fundraiser

October 2016 – Neil Fitzpatrick

In spite of his advancing years and dodgy hip, Fitz is running the Royal Parks half marathon in October.

TOTAL RAISED: £538.78

Jon’s Half Marathon

October 2016 – Jon Dowling

With no natural running ability and, at the time of writing, next to zero fitness, I intend to run a half marathon in October.

TOTAL RAISED: £516.59