Captain Beany successfully completed the 2026 London Marathon last month as Captain Comrel, taking on the full 26.2 miles in a full space suit to raise money for Comic Relief.
It was an incredible challenge, and thanks to the amazing support received, he raised £3,676.25 for a fantastic cause. Every donation helped support the life-changing work Comic Relief does for people who need it most.
Such a memorable fundraising mission.
Captain Beany took on an incredible endurance challenge by travelling from John O’Groats to Land’s End, covering 937 miles over 44 days. The journey was undertaken to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation in memory of his brother, Peter Kirk. Through determination, resilience and the support of the community following his progress, Captain Beany successfully raised £5,000 for the charity.
The challenge was not only a physical test but also a heartfelt tribute, helping to raise awareness of heart disease while honouring Peter’s memory. His journey demonstrated how personal loss can inspire meaningful action that benefits others.
On Saturday 23rd March 2024 the captain entered Pound the Pound in Devon. I was part of the winning team, called “Captain and the Beans”. There was 12 people in the 3 bean teams, the other 2 was “Runner Beans” and “The Baked Beans”. Together we raised £2772.17 for ChemoHero and Calvert Trust.
Finally, one of the highlights of 2022, was participating in the 40th Anniversary of the Richard Burton 10K in November 2022!
With sponsorship from Cwmavon Car Sales, we raised a massive £1,500 on behalf of Margam YC Stags Inclusion Football, Port Talbot.
Pictured are car salesperson, Mr. Christian O’Keef and the Captain himself!
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In 2021, I completed in some half marathons but notabley in October in the JCP Swansea Half-Marathon, I dressed appropiately as a half baked runner bean conveying a plate of my favourite foodstuff … beans on toast! Picture courtesy from Wales Online.
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Surely one of this half baked craziest madcap fundraising event of 2020!
Virtual Lands End to John O’Groats (874 miles) road race event on behalf of British Heart Foundation (BHF).
Completes in under three long months! Never again … till next time!
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Captain Beany at the start line pictured with the Fartinator
The race took place in the capital city of England, London, the biggest Marathon in the world!!
Sunday 28th April 2019 in a credible time of – 05: 28: 57 mins!
The Captain raced on behalf of Clic Sargent, a cancer support charity raising £2250
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Captain Beany working as a Runner Bean for the day
The race took place in the capital city of Wales during the Cardiff Half-Marathon on
Sunday 7th October 2018 in a credible time of –
02: 02: 00 mins!
Racing for Clic Sergent, fights tirelessly to stop cancer destroying young lives.
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