"DOING THE FAN IN MEMORY OF DAN"
2nd May 2026
On the 1 February 2023 Abbie, Hannah and their family unexpectedly lost their father Dan Laidlaw. It was a massively tough time for the family, their friends and everybody who knew Dan. Unknown to a lot of people, Dan suffered from PTSD and Abbie, Hannah and their family continue to support Who Dares Cares through fundraising to support other Veterans suffering with PTSD.
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On Saturday 2nd May 2026 Who Dares Cares will be returning to Wales to hike the Pen Y Fan to Remember Dan and the Fallen for whom the Battles were Never Over. Taking on the “Selection” Route that many travelled to the start of their Journey.
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RV - Red Telephone Box Storey Arms
Post Code Car Park - LD3 8NL
Parking Fee £7.50
Timings - 0900hrs for 0930hrs start.
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Route - SP Red telephone box to Corn Du (table top) 872m to Pen Y Fan at 886 Grid 012 215.
Descent via Corn Du grid 009 209 track junction. Route down to car park. 4 miles / 5.4 kms.
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To participate on this event, there will be a £10.50 registration fee that can be paid via the registration button below. All registration fees paid will go towards supporting our Veterans and their families suffering with PTSD.
If you can't take but but would like to make a donation, please visit the events Just Giving Page
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Fan for Dan 2026 T-Shirts will be available for purchase from Black Mountain early 2026.
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