Fundraiser

Dean Gilsenan

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Raised

£751.50

Target

£5,000

Raising Money For

Walking With The Wounded

Why I’m Taking Part

As a Veteran, 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. I enjoy the challenge of training for something and finally completing it.
Having completed the SAS route marches 'Long Drag' and 'Fan Dance'; Fred Whitton cycle sportive; Ascent of Mont Blanc; The 'Spaghetti Tour' and Cape Wrath Trail, I know I can complete the MdS.
The 2026 event is also the perfect challenge for me to celebrate my 60th year on the planet too !
I would love to have your support and for you to follow me on my exciting journey.

I'm participating

Moroccan Sahara

MdS Legendary - 40th Edition 2026

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Status Updates

Sep 2, 6:00pm

£50.00 from Charlotte Letman

Gift Aid +£12.50

My mad dad!! No doubt you’ll smash it 🙌🏻

Thank you Charlotte. I may slow down after this event....

Sep 2, 4:57pm

£10.50 from Catherine Gilsenan

Gift Aid +£2.62

Completely mad Dean but good for you good luck x

Thank you for your donation Cath. Yes - I guess I am....

Sep 2, 12:16pm

£20.00 from Libby C

Gift Aid +£5.00

Daddage you are mental! I expect nothing less from you though, best of luck!

😂👍 I guess I am! Thank you Libbage!

Sep 2, 9:20am

£100.00 from Dean Gilsenan

Gift Aid +£25.00

I support the work of WWTW, and think that the Marathon des Sables is a super challenge, making it ideal event to sponsor a participant. I am privileged to have a place on their team for the 2026 'Legendary' event.
I am super confident that my training plan will deliver me the results, and that I will finish the event, so I am starting my sponsorship campaign by backing myself with the first donation. PLAN. EXECUTE. ACHIEVE!