Dave Richardson "Trial" for an 11k Remembrance route turned into a challenge as he tackled two Lake District fells using crutches to complete the fundraising effort. The Falklands veteran had to contend with awful weather during 14km of ascents and steep downhills, despite having an osseointegration implant removed in the summer.
“I’d had major surgery, but we usually do the 11k Remembrance event so I wanted to give it a try on crutches,” said Dave. “We only went out to see how it would be but kept going even though the weather got worse and the trails kept getting steeper!”
Dave, who was injured in the South Atlantic, and his wife, Diane, tackled the Dodd Summit and Dent Fell over two days, raising funds from fellow walkers en route!
“Lots of people were amazed that injured veterans could do this sort of thing, and some went straight to the Blesma page to donate,” added Dave. “It was great to see the respect they had.”
Dave and Diane are part of the Cumbria Armed Forces & Veterans Breakfast Club, and fellow members have pledged to join the event next year.
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