Ben Rowlands

Mission 40 2026

I'm taking on 40 miles in March!

I’m taking part in Mission 40 which involves me tackling 40 gruelling miles during March to raise money for Thames Valley Air Ambulance (TVAA).

I’ve seen first hand, on many occasions where TVAA have attended incidents such as Road Traffic Collisions, medical episodes or crimes where they have saved lives. The relief you feel when the red suits arrive, you know that the person has the best chance of recovery.

Why 40 Miles?

40 miles matches the average distance that the Thames Valley Air Ambulance helicopter flies to reach an emergency. The challenge is to walk, run or cycle  my way to 40 miles, while helping Thames Valley Air Ambulance crews be there for people when they need them the most. TVAA are not government or lottery funded, and rely on the generosity of the community, like you, to provide the best critical care at the scene and beyond.

Your donation may save someone’s life. 

 Thank you for your support!

My Achievements

Shared Page

50% of distance travelled

Updated Profile Pic

50% of Fundraising Target

Reached Goal

Reached Distance Goal

My Updates

Finishing with a bang 💥

Tuesday 31st Mar
On the final day of Mission 40, I decided to push myself to go out with a bang. Not only did we complete 100 EXTRA Miles, the final run we set 5 different gold personal records showing the progress we’ve made over the last month. Thank you for all your support, You have made a huge difference and may have saved someone’s life.

10km Run to take us over 100 miles!

Friday 20th Mar

50km Cycle Today, takes us up to 93 miles total. Smashing the 40 mile Goal

Tuesday 17th Mar

5km Run - Along the Red Sea - Set a personal record too!

Wednesday 11th Mar

5km Run in Egypt!

Sunday 8th Mar
Not the ideal climate for running but here we are 🤔🚁

5km Personal best for my first run of the month.

Wednesday 4th Mar
Thank you for all your kind donations.

43.94 Miles completed on Day 2.

Monday 2nd Mar
Thank you for all your support. I completed 43.94 miles (70.72km) Cycling today. It’s been a great start. Day 2 of the challenge and we’ve smashed our 40 miles target and more than doubled the donation target. All for a really important cause. I’ll continue to log my activities and we’ll see how high we can get our Miles. (Strava screenshot added as evidence of miles)

Thank you for Supporting Thames Valley Air Ambulance

Thursday 12th Feb
Thank you for taking the time to consider donating to Thames Valley Air Ambulance. Your donation, big or small could save someone’s life. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

£50

Jake Schulz

GIVE EM HELL SON!

£41.83

Bol

I was going to donate £1 for every mile you completed, but you screwed that one up yourself! Over a 140 miles and £300 raised for an amazing charity. I am so very proud of you.

£29.15

Jane & Bob

Go Ben Go a bit slower than your works BMW !!! Xx

£27.05

Sarah Russell

Well done Ben. Fantastic cause ❤️ 🚁

£27

Debbie Wallin

£21.84

Anonymous

£21.36

Louise Osullivan

Good Luck

£15.69

Curti

Good luck brother! Go smash it 💙

£11.33

Angela And Kenn

Get them marching boots on!!!

£11.33

Gemma

As someone who struggles to walk 40 steps and you’re going to do 40 miles! I’m amazed by your strength and determination. You’re going to be able to help so many people. Proud of you!

£11.33

Daniel Glover

See the poster in locker room. 😀

£11.33

Jon And Karen

Well done, Ben, a great charity.

£11.09

Ur Mums Friend

Good luck.

£10

Angela Rowlands

£6.11

Thomas Rowlands

£6.11

Anonymous

£5.99

Elliot Percival

£5

Ben Rowlands