Ben and Paul finally end their walk

Last updated : 15 May 2004 By Tony Scholes

Ben and Paul present their cheque to Dave Edmundson
Crazy it might have been but after a series of emails one evening it became clear that the two of them were serious and they wanted some help.

As we all know this web site helped them to publicise the walk and to get sponsorship, and without your donations and support the walk would never have happened.

It did happen, in February on a Friday and Saturday allowing them to arrive at Turf Moor for the Ipswich game. What a day for them, met by friends for the last few miles of the walk, joined by their families before the match, a brilliant reception as they walked around the pitch at half time and it all ended with a superb evening amongst family and friends.

And of course, and most important, a tremendous match and a 4-2 win over a side who are now in the play offs.

The money continued to come in and eventually the lads raised in excess of £1,700. Last Sunday they once again stepped onto the hallowed turf to present their cheque to the club’s Chief Executive Dave Edmundson during the half time interval at the match against Sunderland.

For their efforts the club have this week revealed that both their names will be included on the special 500 Mile shirt next season. It is well deserved.