Fundraiser

Dean Gilsenan

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Raised

£1,786.00

Target

£5,000

Raising Money For

Walking With The Wounded

Why I’m Taking Part

As a Veteran myself (Ex RAF - don't laugh you Army Vet's), I want to give back and support fellow ex-military personnel and their families. It means a lot to me to be able to join the WWTW team for this iconic challenge.
The Marathon des Sables is legendary as the toughest ' ultra' race on earth and has been on my bucket list for a long time.
I am no stranger to physical and mental hardship, and I enjoy the challenge of training for something and finally completing it.
Having completed the SAS route march 'Long Drag' for Help 4 Heros; the 'Fan Dance'; Fred Whitton cycle sportive; and summited Mont Blanc, I know I can complete the MdS and would love to have your support in raising money for OUR Veterans. Thank you.
The 2026 event is also the perfect challenge for me to celebrate my 60th year on the planet too !
Why not catch me on Facebook and follow me on my exciting journey?

I'm participating

Moroccan Sahara

MdS Legendary - 40th Edition 2026

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Status Updates

Apr 25, 9:34am

£10.50 from Derek Neighbour

Gift Aid +£2.62

A fantastic achievement Dean. Well done.

Apr 21, 8:58am

£25.00 from Nigel Lewis

Gift Aid +£6.25

Thank you for your kind donation Nigel.

Apr 18, 8:17am

£10.00 from Vicky Baker

Gift Aid +£2.50

Well Done Dean, your brother kept us to date with your progress.

So what’s the next challenge?

Vicky & Abs x

Thank you for your donation Vicky. My next challenge? Rest!!!

Apr 15, 6:26pm

£10.00 from Anonymous

Gift Aid +£2.50

Well done, Dean! Looking forward to seeing you in Cardiff. Ellie & Phil

Thank you Phil & Ellie. See you at V4V.

Apr 3, 5:27pm

£52.50 from Sam

Best of luck - one foot in front of the other and a positive mental attitude!

Thank you for your donation Sam. X

Apr 1, 12:34pm

£20.00 from Alan Schofield

Gift Aid +£5.00

Well done Dean and good luck 🤞😎

Hello Alan- Thank you for your kind donation. Hope all is well with you, Jackie and family.😊

Mar 31, 5:06pm

£21.00 from Wayne Gilsenan

Gift Aid +£5.25

Go smash Dean. Love from us all.cx

Thanks Wayne- Looking forward to getting stuck in now!😁

Mar 30, 2:05pm

£40.00 from peter Labruyere

Je kan het! Groeten peter en tristan labruyere.nederland

Peter and Tristan. Thank you for the kind donation. It will be a blast! 😁

Mar 29, 7:42pm

£52.50 from Paul Gilsenan

Gift Aid +£13.12

I couldn’t imaging attempting even 10% of this Dean, So much dedication needed and fitness of course. I know you’ll smash it, you’re ready now !
lots of love x

Thanks for the support and kind words Bro’- What you really mean is that you are normal.😁😂👍💪

Mar 27, 9:56am