A FORMER soldier from Houghton Regis will climb Wales’ highest peak and cycle 203 miles home to raise money for Help for Heroes as well as his daughter’s school.
Michael Wallin will scale 3,150ft-high Snowdon on July 8 before cycling all the way back to Bedfordshire to present a cheque to Help for Heroes five days later.
The 53-year-old served as a chef and later in the drill and weapons infantry for 18 years until 1992, serving in the Falklands, France, Germany and Belfast.
Michael, who has been training by cycling 14 miles to work every day, told the Gazette: “If I was still in the Army I’d like to think that someone would give me support.
“I can’t imagine what it’s like losing limbs or anything like that – I’m just doing my bit.”
He will also present a cheque to Thomas Whitehead School, where his four-year-old daughter Isabelle is a pupil.
Chef Michael, who was at the Angels Lane school on Friday selling cakes to children, wants to raise money for extra sports equipment as the school is due to extend its age range and intake next year.
His son Finn, two, will start at the school in September.
Michael added: “I’m doing this out of passion – passion for both the work Help for Heroes do and for making a difference at my kids’ school.”
He hopes to raise £1,000 for each cause. Help him by visiting www.justgiving.com/michael-wallin.