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Dave Heeley OBE, a father-of-three from West Bromwich, who is nicknamed Blind Dave, is the first blind person to complete the seven-marathon challenge, doing so in 2008. [1] The first marathon was in the Falkland Islands , via Rio de Janeiro , Los Angeles , Sydney , Dubai , Tunis and culminating at the Flora London Marathon .
Feb 5, 2022 · A blind man is to cycle 800 miles from Colditz Castle in Germany to his West Bromwich home in his latest fundraising feat. Dave Heeley, who supports charities under the name "Blind Dave", has...
Apr 15, 2024 · A charity fundraiser who became the first blind person to run seven marathons across seven continents in seven days has picked up an award. Dave Heeley OBE, known as Blind Dave, was named EFL...
Jul 7, 2022 · A blind man who cycled from Colditz Castle in Germany to West Bromwich has raised more than £75,000 - and says the total left him "completely stunned". Dave Heeley, known as Blind Dave, rode...
Apr 24, 2022 · A blind man who has been cycling for charity from Colditz Castle in Germany to West Bromwich has completed his 800 miles (1,287km) trip. Dave Heeley, known as Blind Dave, arrived at the...
Black Country fundraiser 'Blind Dave' Heeley is preparing to walk along Hadrian's Wall. The 65-year-old from West Bromwich has recovered from major knee surgery. It is 16 months since he...
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Black Country legend Dave Heeley OBE, or ‘Blind Dave’ as he is more commonly known, is a force to be reckoned with. Dave, who lives in West Bromwich, lost his sight at a young age but he never let this hold him back.
