Engage proudly sponsored our friend David Heeley, who undertook the heroic challenge of cycling 1,000 km in just 7 days!

Starting from the Swiss border and finishing on the historic beaches of Dunkirk, Dave's ride commemorates the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings.

Dave's efforts are raising vital funds for The Albion Foundation, a charity dedicated to making a positive impact in our community through the power of football. Let's rally behind Dave and support this amazing cause!

“Team Blind Dave is back at it again ! The ride will be gruelling in many ways, the terrain is undulating to say the least but the fact that we are following in so many soldier’s footsteps will be unbelievably emotional. We would love to raise 80k in recognition of the D-Day landing anniversary so that the Albion Foundation can carry on their superb work supporting kids with all disabilities through sport. The 1000Km route was inspired by a young British soldier of the First World War 2nd Lieutenant Alexander Douglas Gillespie of the Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders. He wrote a letter home from the front line and dreamed of creating a 'Via Sacra'(sacred road) that everyone could follow to honour the fallen. Tragically, Gillespie was killed in action on 26th September 1915 his vision forgotten for a hundred years, until a chance discovery by Anthony Seldon in 2015 who then set about developing the idea which is now a reality.”

Well done Dave and Team!