Update..

I’ve not been able to put the Wing Walk youtube video together by the time I originally stated due to other commitments, but I am currently working on it. I want to make sure the video is the best it can be to help raise more funds for the cause.

The video will now be uploaded by 3rd November, and I’ll be closing this GoFundMe on 14th November.

Thank you all for your patience and continued support — it really means a lot.

— Mike Barnett

I’m taking on an incredible challenge—a wing walk—to raise money for Blesma, the Limbless Veterans charity. As a veteran who served with the 1st Battalion, The Rifles in the British Army, this cause is deeply personal to me. Blesma provides life-changing support to injured service members, helping them rebuild their lives and regain independence. I’ve seen first hand the incredible work they do, especially with my friend Paul, who received so much help from them after his injury.

But before I can take to the skies, I have a personal challenge to overcome—I need to lose 15kg to meet the weight requirements. This isn’t just about being able to do the wing walk; it’s also a great motivation for my own health, both physically and mentally. I hope it can inspire others to push themselves too!

The wing walk is set to take place in June or July this year, and I’ll be documenting my entire journey—both the weight loss and the flight itself—on my YouTube channel, Mike Barnett Aviation. You can watch my video where I explain everything here: https://youtu.be/hEh4MmTTYHk?si=SFl9Vo43aCMP3nrJ

Every penny raised will go directly to Blesma, as I’m covering the cost of the wing walk myself.

If you can, please donate and share this page to help support an amazing charity and keep me motivated on this journey!

Thank you so much for your support!

Mike Barnett