Halfway There: 15 Marathons Down, 15 to Go! One Mental Health Message

Fifteen marathons. Fifteen consecutive days. 393 miles covered so far from Isle of Skye to Clitheroe. Over £10,000 raised plus £1400 Gift Aid. Reaching the halfway point of his extraordinary 30 marathons in 30 days charity challenge, this milestone is more than just a physical achievement. It’s a powerful statement of mental and physical resilience, purpose, and community. Support David’s challenge with a donation: click HERE

With 15 marathons still to go, the journey is far from over. The road ahead will test David’s limits even further, but it will also continue to inspire, unite, and make a tangible difference to the community he has built around this epic challenge. The journey so far, shared on David’s daily video diary has brought people together beyond the road sharing their stories and challenges with mental health.

Join Us this Friday, 17 April in Manchester. Supporters will gather at the iconic Trading Route, from 2pm until late for a music fundraiser. Celebrate with David, his supporters and local DJ’s. Support his mission by taking part in raffles. The energy of the event will reflect community, connection, and collective support. Event details here.

On to Birmingham next week. Join us on Thursday 23 April, at All Bar One, Brindley Place, to support the cause. Event details here. And watch out for details on the London finale event to be held on 30^th April.

What began on 1st April in the Isle ofSkye is firmly gathering momentum as David continues his journey south towards London, in aid to of three charities: events and entertainment charity Backup Tech, MIND and Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH). Donations continue to roll in. It’s a testament to the generosity and unity of the community rallying behind this challenge.

With route plans shifting everyday due to snow and rain, intense winds, slippery roads, and busy traffic, David, and his support drivers Debs, Gavin and Jarrod have had to create alternative paths in real time. When you’re covering marathon distances every day across the country, nothing stays fixed.

As David crosses the halfway milestone, the physical toll is undeniable. Running a marathon every single day demands extraordinary discipline, strength, and mental resilience. But it is precisely this effort that mirrors the message at the heart of the campaign. At its core, this fundraising campaign is about people. It is about shining a light on those who may be struggling silently and ensuring that support is visible, accessible, and funded. It represents awareness, solidarity, and a commitment to tackling the growing mental health challenges faced across the events and entertainment industry and wider society.

Mental health challenges are real, ongoing, and require sustained support and awareness.

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