Join Oliver's Army
Individuals and teams can support Oliver’s Wish through sponsored challenges and events:
Make your pledge
Marathons, sporting events, endurance challenges - set the bar high and break past your comfort zone.
Collect your kit
Wear custom kit - modelled on Oliver's favourite outfit - as you tackle your challenge.
Support 4 incredible charities
Raise vital funds for SUDC UK, Chestnut Tree House, The Lullaby Trust and Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Oliver's Army
Simon Pilkington's 6 Ultramarathons in 6 Days
27 APR 2025 – Anna Dowling
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