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Individuals and teams can support Oliver’s Wish through sponsorship events:
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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 Chestnut Tree House, The Lullaby Trust, SUDC and Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Oliver's Army
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
SEP – 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
OCT – 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
OCT – 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
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)
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
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
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!