Past Events

Ten of Guy’s closest friends decided to challenge themselves to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon in 24 hours to mark the 10 years since Guy left us all.  Sadly, Billy was not able to return from America in time so there were nine and the all important guide Geoff who was vital to the expedition.

This year’s entrants looked great in the new bright red Why Guy? t-shirts and again the sun shone!

To mark “10 Years On” this annual event held at Pool Bridge Farm became a BrewFest with 10 Guest Beers and 4 Ciders, a Hog Roast, all with live music from  Grinny Grandad, Nicky Humberside and Ish Herd. A few well-known “Yorkshire Sports” were played including Welly Wanging, Splat the Rat, throwing beer barrels backwards at posters of celebs and testing both golfing and goal scoring skills.

London Fund Manager James used his boxing skills to compete and raise funds for the charity in the Square Up in the City 2012 “White Collar Fight Night”.

Intrepid Claire and three friends tackled the 12 miles and 25 extreme challenges on the Boughton Estate near Kettering in the first “Tough Mudder” event to be held in Britain.

Andy said:  “Among so many other things Guy was the chap who had the misfortune of sitting next to me in Biology for a while (it didn't take him long to move). Since his life was tragically cut short he has had so many of his wonderful friends raising money for the charity founded by him. So I thought it was about time I got off my behind and did something too. I don't do this very often.

Guy’s father, Mike Francis, who is not normally know for enjoying outside activities,  took on a massive personal challenge when he signed up for the inaugural Jane Tomlinson Walk, choosing to do the 14 mile / half marathon route starting in Settle in the Yorkshire Dales. He was accompanied by Lucinda - Guy’s sister, as well as her husband Matt and for part of the route by Guy’s Mum Ros.