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Iʼve raised £2,805 to buy expedition equipment for 1064 (Honiton) Sqn RAF Air Cadets
- Honiton, Devon
- Funded on Wednesday, 23rd October 2024
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On the 14th July, I successfully completed the gruelling 3 Peaks Challenge - climbing the highest mountain in England, Scotland and Wales in under 24 hours.
My time for this mammoth adventure was 23 hours and 16 minutes and with the money raised we plan to buy adventure training equipment that Cadets at my squadron can use for their own life-changing expeditions.
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I'm delighted to be Sophie's Patron for her attempt at the 3 Peaks, which is one of the toughest challenges you can do in the UK. Please support Sophie and help her raise funds for 1064 (Honiton) Sqn Air Cadets.
Sir Ranulph Fiennes Bt OBE - Explorer & Sophie's Patron
Well done you Sophie! Strength and power to you for your 3 Peaks Challenge. Climbing the UK's highest peaks in just 24 hours is an incredible undertaking, and all of us will be cheering you on! Respect…
Bear Grylls OBE - Adventurer & former SAS Soldier
Well done Sophie, for taking on the arduous 3 Peaks Challenge and what better aim than to raise money for your Air Cadet Squadron. Here’s wishing you all the very best on this brilliant adventure.
Air Marshal Harvey Smyth CB OBE DFC MA RAF - Deputy Chief of Defence Staff (Military Strategy & Operations)
Sophie, this challenge is all about planning, incredible stamina, tremendous teamwork - and the weather! It will be a truly wonderful achievement to have on your CV, but more important is the inner confidence in that you’ll know what you really can do when next given the opportunity. Go for it!
Richard Noble OBE - World Land Speed Record Breaker
Sophie, best of luck on the 3 Peaks Challenge. It will be demanding, but your determination is becoming a thing of legend. Hang in there when the going gets tough and I hope that you raise lots of money.
Air Vice-Marshal Fin Monahan OBE DFC PhD - Director Defence Futures
Good luck Sophie! This is sure to be a proper adventure, with just the right amount of ambition that makes it close to impossible for so many, and is a great inspirational for all of us. Go for it!
Paul Rose - Explorer & Head of Expeditions, National Geographic Pristine Seas
I wish you all the best of luck. Take care, enjoy the 3 Peaks Challenge and I hope that you raise loads and loads of money.
Charley Boorman - TV Presenter & Motorcycle Adventurer
This is a really tough challenge, but Sophie epitomises the spirit of RAF Air Cadets. All of us within the Air Mobility Force are rooting for her.
Gp Capt Gareth Burdett OBE - Commander Air Wing, Air Mobility Force
Having completed a few summer and winter 3 Peaks Challenges, I know only too well how tough this expedition is. Hats off to you Sophie and God's Speed!
Neil Laughton - Adventurer & former SAS Officer
On behalf of everyone at RAF Brize Norton I wish you the very best of luck as you take on this phenomenal 3 Peaks Challenge! You’ve got this!
Gp Capt Claire O’Grady - Station Commander, RAF Brize Norton
This is an extremely tough challenge that is facing Sophie, but I have every confidence that she will succeed in completing the 3-Peaks challenge. Please give her your support and donate to her JustGiving page.
Rory Underwood MBE DL - former England Rugby International & RAF pilot
Please support Sophie’s extraordinary challenge if you can - it is a brilliant endeavour to try to enhance the opportunities that the Royal Air Force Air Cadets provides for thousands of young people across the UK. Her undertaking of this challenge represents what the Air Cadets can inspire and enhance in the UKs young people; tenacity, courage, leadership, confidence and endeavour. Please support her as much as you can!
Flt Lt Dunc Mason MBE - former Red Arrow & Spitfire display pilot
Sophie Mackenney is taking on a very tough challenge for a most worthwhile cause. It would be marvellous if more young people would follow her example and raise support for Air Cadets and other youth organisations. I wish you every success Sophie.
Col John Blashford-Snell CBE - Explorer
Go Sophie! Inspiring Challenge! Inspiring purpose! Every success.
David Bickers MBE - Chief Executive Officer, Douglas Bader Foundation
I was both delighted and impressed to hear that Sophie is taking on this superb challenge in support of her Air Cadet Squadron. She clearly has the drive and determination to overcome the very considerable demands.
Dr Mike Stroud OBE - Polar Explorer
Sophie, I would like to personally wish you all the very best for your 3 Peaks Challenge on the 13 Jul. Climbing the UK's highest peaks in just 24 hours is an incredible undertaking, and BBMF will be behind you every step of the way. Enjoy the adventure, you will absolutely smash it. Go Sophie!!
Sqn Ldr Mark Sugden - Officer Commanding, Battle of Britain Memorial Flight
Good luck Sophie. What a great British challenge for a great cause - racing to the highest point in England, Scotland and Wales.
Prof Mike Grocott BSc MBBS MD FRCA FRCP FFICM - Expedition Leader, Caudwell Xtreme Everest
How wonderful that Sophie is taking on this challenge; I will be cheering her on and encouraging her all the way. Well done to her for joining the ATC, as I did (1475 Dulwich Sqn), it’s a wonderful experience and start in life.
John Coghlan - Status Quo Drummer
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Tom Richards
Sep 25, 2024
£10.00
John and Kate Hybert
Sep 19, 2024
Very impressive, and heartwarming.
£30.00
Jon Milsom
Aug 3, 2024
What a fantastic achievement Sophie! The 3 Peaks are a real challenge and you nailed it. True grit and spirit. Onwards and upwards!
£100.00
Dave Weeden
Aug 2, 2024
Great effort Sophie - the ATC gave me the best opportunities in life, for life and I’m in awe of your achievement. The sky’s the limit !
£50.00
Anonymous
Jul 30, 2024
Congratulations! Great effort.
£25.00
Anonymous
Jul 22, 2024
Well done Sophie.
£10.00
Pauline Richards
Jul 19, 2024
Congratulations Sophie! Well done!
£10.00
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Sophie Mackenney
Honiton, Devon
I am a 16 year old Air Cadet with 1064 (Honiton) Squadron with an ambition to become a RAF pilot flying their A400M Atlas transport aircraft. I have flown aerobatic aircraft, undertaken a camp to Gibraltar, gained my Silver DofE award and recently promoted to Sergeant.