Epic challenge for 4 epic causes
Update
17 Jun 2026
Dear friends and supporters,
Wow! Thank you all so much for the donations you've made. When I set the target of $30,000 I thought it was ambitious but we're now over 75% of the way there. It would be wonderful to get all the way. If there is anyone you could share the campaign with, that would be a huge help.
I've been in the Lake District for the last 6 days, recovering from the journey, checking out sections of the route, and enjoying this beautiful part of God's creation.
I'm feeling a whole mix of emotions: excited, scared, grateful... I'm determined to complete it, no matter how painful it is. Whether I make it within the 24hours will be challenging. There have been 114 attempts this year so far and only 32 have been successful.
I'll be heading off at 8pm Friday (UK time) / 4.30am Saturday (Adelaide time). The weather forecast is good. A bit of rain at the start but then dry, low winds and a good temperature.
I've got an amazing team of support runners, headed up by a lovely fellow Anglican minister called Charlie Day, who I've been staying with here in the Lakes. And my wonderful family will be providing food, drink and kit changes at the checkpoints along the way.
I'll send out a final message once it's all over. But just wanted to say how grateful I am to each one of you. I feel passionately about these causes and believe that the money you've helped to raise will make a real difference in the lives of some of the most vulnerable people.
Ben
Update
11 Jan 2026
Happy New Year!
And thanks for the support you've given me as I prepare for my attempt on the Bob Graham Round in June.
2026 is the year of The Bob! (for me ;-)
I've been pretty happy with my preparation so far and am looking forward to stepping up the weekly mileage and elevation over the coming months.
I'm also planning at least two more Milestone runs.
The next one will be 31st Jan - 1st Feb. It's an organised event in Port Elliot called the Ratalang Endurance Run. It goes overnight from 6pm to 6am so I'll get to experience what it's like to stay awake and keep moving through the night. I guess I'll be relying on my UK friends and family for support during that one!
I'd like to use the event to raise money for Aspect (Autism Spectrum Australia) and specifically for the Aspect School in Adelaide that my son attends. The following Sunday, 8th Feb, is Autism Sunday, when I'm planning to preach a sermon on Disability and Neurodivergence in the Church.
If you haven't seen the video I made about the four charities I'm fundraising for, you can find it here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NupYLHcf9U
Thanks for your interest and for any further support you're able to provide.
Ben
DONATIONS179
Jonathan Morris
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
$ 150
Go Ben. Thinking and praying for you all.
Go Ben. Thinking and praying for you all.
$ 150
Anonymous
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
$ 1000
$ 1000
Toby, Leila, Zoe & Felix
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
$ 200
What an epic run! Filled with huge admiration.
What an epic run! Filled with huge admiration.
$ 200
Jeremy & Louise Burrows
Mon, 22 Jun 2026
$ 200
You're amazing and an inspiration. Many congratulations on such an incredible feat.
You're amazing and an inspiration. Many congratulations on such an incredible feat.
$ 200
Edo and Susannah
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
$ 200
What an achievement. So proud of you, Ben
What an achievement. So proud of you, Ben
$ 200
Sue Christie-Taylor
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
$ 250
Wow! Well run Ben, such an incredible effort 👏
Wow! Well run Ben, such an incredible effort 👏
$ 250
Anonymous
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
$ 20
$ 20
Debbie Panter (Jackson)
Sun, 21 Jun 2026
$ 40
Ben, this is an incredible challenge. I wanted to do it after reading "Feet in the clouds" but the desire went! We've just watched you coming in and I was a bit teary. WELL DONE and brilliant causes. Delighted you reached all your targets!! BIG LOVE X
Ben, this is an incredible challenge. I wanted to do it after reading "Feet in the clouds" but the desire went! We've just watched you coming in and I was a bit teary. WELL DONE and brilliant causes. Delighted you reached all your targets!! BIG LOVE X
$ 40
