Running the length of Great Britain in memory of Bradley

Running to raise

Personal trainer, Dan Bourne, who owns and operates a gym in Hertfordshire, is undertaking one of the UK’s most gruelling endurance challenges. This August, he will run from John O’Groats to Land’s End (JOGLE) – a distance of almost 900 miles – in just 30 days. 

Dan is completing the challenge in memory of his close friend and fellow personal trainer, Bradley Dunning, from Garston, who died in March 2023 after being diagnosed with stage 4 appendix cancer. To complete the distance, Dan is planning to tackle an average of 50km per day, which is the equivalent of running more than a marathon every day. He’s hoping to raise £15,000 for Rennie Grove Peace, which cared for Bradley in his final days. 

In memory of Bradley

Dan says, “This gruelling challenge is not just a test of endurance, but also a powerful way to raise awareness and funds for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care.  The Rennie Grove Peace team provided outstanding care for him and made one of his final wishes come true by arranging a wedding ceremony for Bradley and his partner, Laura, at our Inpatient Unit. 

“Being part of Bradley’s last few months is something that will always stand out to me. The words of wisdom and motivation that he shared during that time show me that running a challenge like this is really nothing compared to what people go through.” 

Dan’s journey from Scotland to Cornwall will not only honour Bradley’s memory but also raise vital funds for hospice care to support people with a progressive life-limiting illness, and those around them, within Buckinghamshire and Hertfordshire. Dan has already raised over £6,000 and hopes his run will inspire many more to donate.