Daniel Burke

Helping to raise money to bring Daniel Burke home and cover funeral costs.

Dan was a former paratrooper for the British Army in Afghanistan.

As a result of the Manchester Arena bombing in 2017, Dan volunteered in Syria in the fight against ISIS.

In 2022, Dan went to Ukraine to become a volunteer and fought on the frontline. During his time in Ukraine, he created the group - the Dark Angels with the aim of providing locals with humanitarian aid.

Dan went missing on August 11th 2023 and was found 5 weeks later murdered by someone he considered a friend.

We now need to get Dan back home where he belongs and a send off he deserves. In honour of Daniel's memory, as a family we want to build a retreat in Spain for those suffering with PTSD and mental health.

Dan was the most selfless of people. All Dan ever wanted was to help other people and would go above and beyond to do so.

As his cousins, we are going to complete an 'IronMan Triathlon' style challenge - we prefer the name 'The Dan Man Challenge'. During the month of October, we are going to complete: 3.6 mile swim (36 to represent Dan's age), 26.2 mile walk and a 112 mile bike ride. I (Lauren) will complete the swim, Dave will complete the bike ride and myself, Dave and Clair will complete the 26.2 mile walk. The distances will be completed in full during one session, but across three days.

All money raised will go towards getting Dan back to Manchester, a send off he truly deserves and funds for his memorial.

Love, Lauren, Clair and Dave x