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So, this Fan Dance walk/run I am doing on 6th June 2015... I'll be attempting to raise some money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust (see why below). This 'Givey' page sends 100% of your donation directly to the charity... hurrah!!! The event I am taking part in is the hardest thing I think I'll ever have done, or possibly ever do (not sure on this as I might get some bug or something for nearly killing myself in the future). So, when you read the following I promise you, this is no easy task in any way shape or form. About the event The Fan Dance is a 24km (15 mile) pack carrying route march in the Brecon Beacons which is infamous within the ranks of all UK Special Forces soldiers. It is now over 50 years old and still today forms the first major hurdle on Selection and is a major indicator of whether a potential UK Special Forces soldier has the physical and mental determination to complete it within the cut off time set by the D.S. (Directing Staff). The cut-off time last summer was 4.5 hours. The route ascends Pen y Fan (TWICE!), the highest peak in the Brecons at 2,907 feet (886 m…). To successfully complete the event you have to get back to the start point within the cut off time. For me, and no doubt many others, the cut off time to successfully complete the challenge means running down hill as much as possible to make up time - all while carrying a 35lb (16 kilo) pack PLUS the additional weight of food and drink, clothing and first aid kit etc.. All this will occur on one of the most unpath like paths ever - think piles of stones at random angles = very hazardous at speed! Watch the videos to get an idea of what this entails... VIDEO What the event looks like >> https://youtu.be/8qzO2RTjZ5I How bad it could be if push myself hard #required >> https://youtu.be/oB0vyPNK1jg Why Cystic Fibrosis My niece Zoe has Cystic Fibrosis and she battles day in and day out coping with the toll it takes on her body. She is a bright spark and is bubbly, funny and sometimes a lovable pain in the ass lol :-) I want to do what I can to help raise awareness and funds for research to assist people born with this condition. As you can no doubt imagine, it is a charity very close to my heart and improvements in life span and treatments are gradually improving. So, if you feel you might want to urge me on in this mad endeavour, please please please donate something, however small - and please do the Gift Aid thing too if it works for you. My early demise or what's left after this must be worth something :-) Thank you and much <3