Alan, David and Fraser are proud to be running the GNR for the Royal British Legion (RBL) as they have family reasons for doing so. 

As we celebrated the Queen's Platinum Jubilee it was also 77 years since Europe welcomed the dawn of VE Day. It is so important to us to be raising funds for all those past and present who serve in our armed forces, in memory of all those family members who committed so much, particularly John Hunter, Jock Cook and Jackie Dinning.

Alan’s father Jackie Dinning MM and David's Uncle - also Fraser’s Grandfather - John/Jock Cook BEM served in the second world war in the Royal Artillery and Royal Air Force respectively.  Neither man spoke much about the war even though Jackie received the Military Medal following action in Tunisia.  Jock was in North Africa too, and France.  Fraser's other Grandfather John Hunter was a Lancaster bomber pilot in the second world war.

After the war Jackie became a staunch supporter of the RBL working constantly to raise funds for those wounded or disadvantaged. Jock made his career in the Royal Air Force and served in the Middle East, Egypt, Kenya, Aden and Singapore.  When he retired he too became a member of the RBL and worked with Jackie in the Dalston (Cumbria) Branch for many years.

For almost 30 years their energies were directed to helping fellow servicemen and their families through the fundraising efforts of the Dalston Branch; events which both their families supported wholeheartedly.  It’s this heritage that will ensure Alan, David and Fraser complete the challenge of the GNR!__________________________________________

Help provide lifelong support for the Armed Forces community - serving men and women, veterans, and their families. Your donation could help to fund vital services for the Armed Forces community, such as The Battle Back Centre - the first port of call for wounded, injured and sick service men and women. £20 to £50 pays for a vulnerable veteran's small maintenance repairs or two participants in an Art Recovery Programme improving confidence and motivation.