Fundraiser

Dean Gilsenan

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Raised

£1,421.50

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 18, 8:33am

£262.50 from Mr G L Davidson

Gift Aid +£65.62

Thank you so much for your kind donation Gavin. It will be much sandier than the Cape Wrath Trail for sure.

Sep 18, 7:56am

£52.50 from Paul Pusey

Gift Aid +£13.12

Go for it short bloke! Luv Karen and Paul.

😂... Me? Short? Guess I will have to move my legs faster over the dunes then! Thank you for your donation mate.

Sep 17, 3:19pm

£26.25 from Leanne Turner ( Zena!)

Gift Aid +£6.56

Good luck with your training!
I know you will smash this..
Go easy now !!

Leanne
"Zena" xx

Yey! Thank you for supporting me 'Zena'. What does "go easy" mean...?? 😂

Sep 17, 9:59am

£52.50 from Eryl Casling

Gift Aid +£13.12

Good luck Dean! You’re crazy but I know you’ll get it done!

Crazy? Yes. Determined? Yes! Thank you Eryl.

Sep 4, 8:19pm

£105.00 from Anthony and Debbie Mynett

Gift Aid +£26.25

Are we surprised , shocked or even concerned!
No
You will smash it

Good luck Dean.
Great cause 👍

Thank you both for your donation. I promise to MAYBE go for easier challenges after this one...

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!