Completing the Cadet Challenge

There are three steps you need to follow to complete the Go the Distance cadet challenge. Simply follow the instructions below.

Three steps to follow

  1. Preparation
    Every team will have a St Dunstaner to help them. Your special guest will help to get the challenge underway by coming and speaking to your unit about the work of St Dunstan’s, the support they have been given and how the Cadet Challenge will help.You can call on your St Dunstaner’s military experience and smart thinking for ideas and useful training tips.

    If you have any questions you can ask your Cadet Challenge Project Officer, who will provide support as you prepare and complete the challenge.

  2. The Challenge
    The Cadet Challenge Team will come and support you on the day you have set for your challenge. Where possible, your St Dunstaner will take part in the challenge with you. We can provide you with sponsorship forms and collecting buckets if you would like to raise money for the charity.

  3. The Results
    All the challenges will be looked at closely by the Cadet Challenge team. We are looking for imaginative ideas, teamwork and determination. The winning team will be invited to our Annual National Award Presentation to receive the very impressive silver Go the Distance trophy. We will visit all participating units to present certificates and medals in recognition of your efforts.

2008 National Award Winners

  • The winners of the 2008 competition were 177 (Blackpool Airport) Squadron ATC. Well done and congratulations.
  • Runners up were B Company 1st N.I. Btn. ACF from Londonderry, a great team effort. Congratulations.
  • Third place. Give it up for Dalbeattie Detachment West Lowland Btn. ACF from Bonny Scotland! A splendid effort completed in great spirit.
  • Outstanding Adult Instructor Trophy goes to Northern Ireland's Lt. Davie Rutherford, well done Davie!
  • Top Fundraisers were the guys from Catterick & Stokesley Detachments Yorkshire North & West ACF. They raided in excess of £2600 for St. Dunstan's!

For St Dunstaners, every day presents challenges, from making a cup of tea to finding your way round an unfamiliar building. Will you celebrate your good health and Go the Distance to help St Dunstan’s?