Paris is the destination for Isle of Wight Stormtrooper Ben Allen as he prepares to take on another incredible fundraising challenge. At the end of the month, Ben and his support team will begin their journey towards the French capital, raising money for Layla’s Trust along the way.
We can finally unveil the support van that will be providing much-needed help throughout the journey. The stunning wrap features the popular Star Wars character that Ben will be dressed as during the challenge has been designed and printed by Beardsalls of Newport.
The support van will accompany the team as they make their way towards Paris, giving them access to support when they need it most. With such a long journey ahead, it is sure to become an important part of the team’s adventure.
Ben’s Fundraising Journey to Paris
This is not the first time Ben and his team have taken on an ambitious fundraising challenge.
In 2016, Ben Allen and his support team, Simon Cherry and Matthew Mew, walked form the Isle of Wight to London to raise money for the Joe Ellis Trust. After taking a year’s break, the team are back and ready for their next challenge.
This time, however, London is not the final destination. Ben and his team are going even further as they make their way to Pairs, with the Eiffel Tower providing a memorable finishing point for their latest fundraising adventure.
The team will be raising money for Layla’s Trust and hope to reach a fantastic target of £4,000. The challenge gives supporters another opportunity to get behind Ben and help him raise money for an important cause.
A Support Van for the Paris Challenge
A journey of this scale requires plenty of planning and support, which is where the newly wrapped van comes in.
The back of the van features a message that captures the team’s sense of humour perfectly:
“One Stormtrooper, four friends and a little stroll to Paris. How hard can it be?”
Despite describing it as a “little stroll”, reaching Paris is going to be a demanding challenge. Ben and the team will have considerable distance to cover before they finally reach their destination.
Hopefully, the support van will provide some much-needed comfort along the way. Whether the team needs assistance during a particularly strenuous part of the challenge or simply a bit of extra support, the vehicle will be close at hand throughout their journey.
The specially designed Stormtrooper wrap also means the team should be difficult to miss!
Following Ben All the Way to Paris
We will be following Ben and his support team throughout their adventure and sharing updates as they progress towards Paris.
The challenge will take place between April 28th and May 6th, giving the team several demanding days on their journey towards the Eiffel Tower.
There are sure to be plenty of memorable moments along the way. There will also undoubtedly be stages where the distance begins to take its toll. We will be sharing how the team is getting on and exactly how strenuous they are finding the challenge.
After all those miles, reaching Paris and seeing the Eiffel Tower should make for an unforgettable end to the team’s fundraising journey.
Raising £4,000 on the Way to Paris
Most importantly, the challenge is about raising money for Layla’s Trust.
Ben and his team hope to reach a fundraising target of £4,000, and support from those following their progress can help them move closer to that goal.
Those wishing to support the team’s fundraising efforts can pledge a donation to Ben’s Imperial March through the fundraising page.
You can also find out more about Ben’s Imperial March and discover more about the plans behind the challenge.
The journey the Paris follows Ben’s previous fundraising walk to London and shows that he and the team are not afraid to take on a serious challenge when it comes to supporting a worthy cause.
Keep Up With the Paris Adventure
The team will begin their latest challenge on April 28th, before aiming to complete the journey on May 6th.
We will be following the entire adventure as Ben and his team make their way towards Paris, sharing regular updates and keeping supporters informed about their progress.
You can follow WightFibre on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with the journey between April 28th and May 6th.
From the Isle of Wight to the Eiffel Tower, this is going to be an ambitious adventure and one that we are incredibly proud to support.
With one Stormtrooper, four friends, and a support van making their way to Paris, there are bound to be plenty of stories to tell along the way.
Most importantly, each mile will help raise awareness and funds for Layla’s Trust. We wish Ben and his entire support team the very best of luck on their journey and look forward to following their progress all the way to Paris.
