• New world record set as more than 70 Marks unite for one-of-a-kind golf day
• ‘On Your Marks’ golf day officially ratified by England Golf as new world record for largest golf competition where all players have the same name
• Golf day serves as the latest in a series of fundraisers organised by Mark Taylor, who has raised over £300,000
• Celebrities, including Mark Foster, Mark Bright, Dame Judi Dench and Sir Mark Rylance, hail “wonderful, creative” idea
• To donate, or bid for auction items, visit onyourmarksgolf.com.

78 golfers, all sharing the first name ‘Mark’, made history by setting the record for the largest golf competition where every competitor shares the same name. The re-Mark-able feat was achieved at Royal Blackheath Golf Club – the oldest club in England – and was the brainchild of fundraiser and golfer Mark Taylor, who was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2022. Since his diagnosis, Taylor has hosted a series of golf challenges – including conquering The Big Golf Race twice – raising over £300,000 for Prostate Cancer UK.

To donate, click here, or to bid to for auction items, click here.

Taylor said: “Yesterday was about much more than breaking a world record. We wanted to create something memorable that would start conversations about prostate cancer while raising money for research that could genuinely change lives.

“I’m living with prostate cancer, but friends are suffering or have died from it by not catching it early enough. I’m lucky to have a large group of friends from the advertising and media industry who always support my challenges and fundraising efforts, so a big thank you to them.”

It’s estimated that the Marks taking part in yesterday’s record travelled almost 20,000 miles from 65 different golf clubs across the UK to make history at Blackheath. And with 10 of those Marks currently living with prostate cancer, the day held added significance.

The ‘On Your Marks’ golf day was born out of a ‘Marks lunch’; a meet-up where Mark and his namesakes from the media industry get together once a year. The On Your Marks golf day has captured the imagination of the golf community, with England Golf also pledging its support and ratifying the world record, while former European Tour and Ryder Cup captain Mark James backed his fellow Marks by becoming an ‘On Your Marks’ ambassador.

Monday’s effort has also captured the imagination of UK acting royalty, with Dame Judi Dench wishing the golfers good luck via video message, and Sir Mark Rylance praising it as a “wonderful, creative idea and such a fantastic way to raise funds at awareness for Prostate Cancer UK.”

Mark and his team of namesakes will continue their fundraising through an online auction, which is now live until Saturday October 3rd. It features exclusive sporting memorabilia – including an Open Championship flag signed by Scottie Scheffler – luxury experiences and golf days at some of the UK’s top courses, including Sunningdale, Open Championship venue Carnoustie and St Enodoc.

“We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity of people donating fantastic auction prizes worth anywhere from £25 to £5,000. Whether you’re called Mark or not, we’re asking everyone to visit the auction, place a bid and help fund groundbreaking prostate cancer research,” Taylor added.

Prostate cancer is curable if caught early, but early-stage prostate cancer often has no symptoms, so it is vital that men know their risk. Men are at higher risk if they are over 50, Black or have a father or brother who has had prostate cancer.

Seren Evans, Senior Head of Mass Fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Mark Taylor for continuing his brilliant support this year. Hosting a golf day is already a fantastic way to back men affected by prostate cancer – but a World Record involving over 70 Marks takes it to another level.

“It’s a wonderfully imaginative idea that brings people together and shines a light on the most common cancer in the UK. Thanks to supporters like Mark, we can fund more lifesaving research and change the game for men. Thank you to everyone involved – you’re really making your Mark!”

Ben Driver, CEO of Royal Blackheath Golf Club, said: “It was our pleasure to host the Marks and witness this wonderful new world record. Royal Blackheath, established in 1608, is England’s oldest golf club and we’re proud to have played a part in such a worthwhile cause.

“Perhaps now the Pauls, Bens, Matts, Janes, Paulines and Kates will want to have a go at breaking this remarkable record!”

To donate, click here, or to bid to for auction items, click here. Auction closes on Saturday October 3^rd.  

ENDS

NOTES TO EDITOR

For more information, please contact Seb Pearce, Media and PR Officer at Prostate Cancer UK, on Sebastian.pearce@prostatecanceruk.org. Alternatively, email pressoffice@prostatecanceruk.org or call 020 3310 7050 

About Prostate Cancer UK

Prostate Cancer UK is the UK’s biggest public funder of prostate cancer research, and delivers support services and award-winning health information trusted by doctors and the NHS to help men navigate the disease.

Our mission is a future where no man dies of prostate cancer – and the next leap forward will be a national screening programme.

Over the last 16 years we’ve led key scientific advances that have brought us closer to screening than ever before, by developing more accurate tests and treatments that are kinder to men, and campaigning for their adoption across the UK. Our £42 million TRANSFORM trial is testing four of the most promising screening protocols to find the best way to test men across the country. And our 30-second Risk Checker has reached more than 4 million men, boosted early diagnosis and shown that mass awareness saves lives.

Everything we do is powered by donations from our supporters and developed in collaboration with men with prostate cancer.

The facts

• Prostate Cancer UK has funded more than £120 million in research – now £10-12 million annually as the biggest public funder of prostate cancer research in the UK.

• Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men. 1 in 8 men will get prostate cancer, and if you’re Black, that risk is doubled.

• The earlier you find prostate cancer, the easier it is to treat. But early prostate cancer often doesn’t have symptoms. That’s why it’s important for men to know their risk and what they can do about it. You can check your risk online in just 30 seconds by visiting Prostate Cancer UK’s Risk Checker at: prostatecanceruk.org/risk

• The best first test for prostate cancer is a quick and simple PSA blood test, and if your PSA level is elevated, you may need an MRI scan. You do not need a rectal exam to check for prostate cancer.

• Your risk of prostate cancer increases if you’re over 50, if you’re Black, or if you have a family history of the disease. If you are at higher risk, you have the right to request a PSA blood test free from your GP.

• Each year in the UK, more than 63,000 men are diagnosed and more than 12,000 die of the disease.

Support from Prostate Cancer UK

While our research and campaigning builds hope for the future, we provide help right now for men and their families. Anyone can get information and support from Prostate Cancer UK:

• Contact our Specialist Nurses in confidence on 0800 074 8383, or via email, webchat or WhatsApp at prostatecanceruk.org/nurses

• Get online and printed health information at prostatecanceruk.org/information

• Speak to trained volunteers with experience of prostate cancer at prostatecanceruk.org/one-to-one

Most of our funding comes directly from men affected by prostate cancer and those connected to them. Anyone can support our work by donating or volunteering at prostatecanceruk.org.

About ‘On Your Marks’

Because of the commonality of the name Mark among older Men, an idea at lunch occurred of recreating the famous Monty Python Sketch where everyone is called Bruce took hold – but with twist – a golf event where everyone was called Mark.

One Mark reached out to another Mark and non-Marks. Royal Blackheath, the oldest club in England donated its course. England Golf pledged its support and is ratifying the world record. England Golf reached out to the members of their 1,800 affiliated golf clubs. Former European Tour and Ryder Cup captain Mark James, the UK’s most famous golfing Mark, backed his fellow Marks by becoming an On Your Marks’ ambassador. Golf media and national media spread the idea and called for Marks to play.

Mark Taylor and his team of namesakes also created fundraising through an online auction, which is now live until Saturday October 3rd. Mark Darbon, CEO of the R&A, donated an 18th hole flag from the Open at Royal Portrush signed by Scottie Scheffler. Mark Stewart, the CEO of Stewart Golf donated an electric trolley. One Mark donated his Manchester United shirt signed by the ‘holy trinity’ (Charlton, Law and Best). Mark Warner donated a holiday. A window cleaner donated the cleaning of your house’s windows inside and out. There are also luxury experiences and golf days at some of the UK’s top courses, including Sunningdale, Royal Aberdeen, Open Championship venue Carnoustie and St Enodoc.

A simple Kent-designed fitness device is helping people who struggle with traditional exercise to get moving – without even having to leave their chair.

As the nation marked National Fitness Day on 16 September, the creators of The Shuffler are calling for a broader conversation about who fitness is really for.

The Shuffler is a simple, portable device designed to enable gentle, repetitive lower-limb movement while seated. It offers an accessible way for people who may find standing exercise difficult – including older adults and those living with reduced mobility – to incorporate more movement into their daily routine.

National Fitness Day, organised by ukactive, celebrates the importance of physical activity and encourages people of all ages and abilities to find ways to get active.

For Shuffler co-founder and inventor Lee Trainor, that message could not be more personal.

“National Fitness Day is about recognising that everyone deserves the opportunity to be active,” said Lee.

“That is exactly why we created The Shuffler. Not everyone can exercise in a conventional way, but that shouldn’t mean they are excluded from movement altogether. Sometimes, the best place to start is simply where people are – and for many people, that is sitting in a chair.”

Lee developed the original idea after experiencing mobility problems caused by spinal stenosis. He found that some conventional seated exercise equipment was uncomfortable and difficult to use, inspiring him to create a simpler alternative.

He later joined forces with Kent GP Dr Jim Kelly, who has more than 25 years of NHS experience and a particular interest in musculoskeletal medicine.

Together, they developed The Shuffler into a commercially available product that is now being used by people in their homes and across community and care settings.

The innovation has attracted support and engagement from organisations including Innovate UK, the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex, Sport England and the NIHR HealthTech Research Centre in Rehabilitation.

Community projects involving The Shuffler have also generated growing interest in how simple, accessible approaches to movement could support older people to remain active, engaged and independent.

Dr Kelly believes National Fitness Day is an important opportunity to challenge perceptions about exercise.

“Fitness isn’t just about gyms, running or high-intensity workouts,” he said.

“For many older people, or people living with mobility challenges, simply finding a comfortable and achievable way to move can be the first step towards becoming more active.”

“We need to make physical activity more inclusive. The Shuffler is designed to provide one simple option for people who may otherwise feel that exercise isn’t for them.”

The team behind The Shuffler is now working with community organisations, care providers, researchers and health professionals to gather further real-world evidence and explore how the device could complement existing activity, rehabilitation and healthy ageing programmes.

As National Fitness Day approaches, their message is simple:

Movement should be accessible to everyone – whatever their age, ability or starting point.

The Shuffler is available to purchase from: Trainor Jim – The Shuffler

😎Born with arthrogryposis & diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma as a child, Will refused to let adversity define his future.

🔥Instead, he transformed challenges into opportunities, becoming one of the most decorated & respected para table tennis players of his generation.

His incredible Paralympic record includes:

🏓 7 PLY medals in 5 Games
🥇 Gold – Rio 2016
🥈 4 x Silver – London 2012, Tokyo 2020 (x2), Paris 2024
🥉2 x Bronze – London 2012, Rio 2016
🌍 Multiple World & Euro Champion
🎖️ MBE for services to table tennis

📈Beyond the medals, Will’s story is about perseverance.

❤️From overcoming childhood illness to battling back from a career-threatening knee injury sustained during Strictly Come Dancing, he has repeatedly shown that setbacks don’t define you—your response does.

🌞His positivity, humility & relentless determination continue to inspire athletes, businesses, schools & communities around the world.

👏Especially his work with the thriving Brighton Table Tennis Club.

🧐One lesson stands out above all:

🤯Your circumstances don’t define your potential—your mindset does.

✍️I am looking forward to supporting Will off the table as he approaches LA28 & beyond!

#WillBayley #Paralympics #TableTennis #Leadership #Resilience #Mindset #Inspiration #Inclusion #Success #BeMore

LET’S TALK!  If you are a brand, agency or the media and want to work with Will please email mark@athletemedia.co.uk or call 07952 304340.

Lee Trainor created what has now become ‘The Shuffler,’ after his mother-in-law had a knee replacement but couldn’t get to hospital for vital physio sessions.

Lee took a curtain roller and put in a frame, encouraging her to use it to move her injured leg – with the result that within six weeks she was mobile enough to drive herself to hospital.

Lee’s initial idea took on a new life when he joined forces with Kent GP, Dr Jim Kelly, who has a particular interest in musculoskeletal medicine.

And between them they took The Shuffler to the next level -which the pair of co-inventors believe could make a really positive impact on the £4.6m a day falls cost the NHS.

Lee himself has benefited from The Shuffler as it has helped him with his spinal stenosis; a narrowing of the spinal canal that most commonly affects older people.

His health problems meant he was also falling two or three times a week – but since inventing The Shuffler he hasn’t had a fall for more than two years.

“I have a whole host of medical conditions which means I couldn’t exercise in any conventional way,” said Lee, who was previously a submarine engineer.

“But because The Shuffler is so gentle – but extremely effective – it’s perfect for people like me.

“Not only does it actually help people with their movement but also gives them a huge amount of confidence.”

The device is suitable for anyone with mobility issues, allowing them to exercise their lower limbs in a painless way while sitting down.

And, by improving limb strength, it can not only help prevent falls but, by gentle movement, improve circulation.

The device is compact, portable and lightweight, comprising a flat bed mounted with rollers, which can be raised to a gentle incline so the user can effectively work a greater number of muscle groups.

It has been used very effectively by people in care homes – but it is also now developing a following among athletes who find it really helpful during training downtime.

The Shuffler has received support from Innovate UK, the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, Health Improvement KSS and Sport England and has been trialled in homes, care homes and community centres in the south of England.

It is currently undergoing clinical evaluations to confirm the many benefits to people who may be experiencing age-related muscle mass loss, one of the main reasons which causes falls.

Dr Kelly said The Shuffler was “ a painless solution.”

“For people who struggle with traditional exercise, The Shuffler allows them get moving in a way that many of them actually enjoy.

“It has so many benefits. It’s a gentle cardio-vascular workout, it can help drop blood pressure slightly and it gives strength to quads and hamstrings.”

He added that it can also “improve sensation in the feet by giving them a foot massage and can improve movement for anyone that suffers with stiff knees.”

“Inactivity is becoming the new pandemic,” said Dr Kelly.

“We have come up with a way for people to take part in gentle movement that can make a really positive impact on their lives.

The Shuffler is available at https://trainorjim.com/products/shuffler

LETS TALK! If you work in the media or are a brand or agency wanting to partner with Trainor Jim please email mark@athletemedia.co.uk or call 07952 304340.

It is a century since Gertrude ‘Trudi’  Ederle became the first woman to successfully swim the English Channel, crossing one of the most challenging stretches of water, on August 6th 1926.

And now four open water endurance swimmers have repeated that task in relay – also using it as an opportunity to promote to young people the importance of being able to swim.

Mariam Bin Laden from Saudi Arabia – who also did a solo swim across the Channel a decade ago – was joined by Mariana Moura Santon from Portugal, German Nathalie Pohl and Britain’s Jasmine Harrison from the UK on the epic journey.

Despite a choppy sea with strong winds – so bad that at one point the swim was in danger of being closed down after four hours in the water – the relay team completed the 48km task in 11 hours 28 mins.

Each woman spent an hour at a time in the water, forbidden to touch the boat or any other objects and having to keep at least one and a half metres away from the boat at all times.

“The conditions were rough,” said Mariam.

“And because each swimmer was only in the water for an hour, you had to maintain a fast pace throughout the entire swim.

“Once the hour was up we returned to the boat to warm up, Between the wind and cold weather staying warm between swims was another challenge.”

Taking part in the swim from Dover to Calais had involved six months of intensive training for Mariam, who is also the first Arab woman to swim the entire length of the River Thames along with taking part in a number of other challenges including ice glacier swimming in Austria and swimming from Saudia Arabia to Egypt.

Despite getting stung by a jellyfish during the swim she was determined to carry on and her and her team mates emerged victorious.

“Another reason I wanted to take on this challenge was to promote swimming among children,” said Mariam.

“I believe every child should have the opportunity to learn how to swim as it is an essential life skill that can help prevent drowning and ultimately save lives.

“I hope this achievement inspires more children to take up swimming and gives them greater confidence and safety in the water.”

Along with her love of swimming, Mariam is a dentist, environmentalist and philanthropist, supporting ocean conservation and women’s participation in sports.

LET’S TALK! If you are a brand or the media and want to partner / talk to Mariam or another of the quartet please email mark@athletemedia.co.uk or call +44 7952 304340.

The Shuffler enables those with mobility issues, including injured elite athletes, to exercise their lower limbs safely and without pain from a chair or from the side of a bed.  And, by improving limb strength, it can not only help prevent falls but, by gentle movement, improve circulation.

Falls are estimated to cost the NHS £4.6m per day and are a major cause of accident-related hospital admissions.

They are often caused by poor circulation and weakened muscles in those aged 65 and over – a situation made worse by prolonged stays in care homes or hospital.

The Shuffler – a compact, portable and lightweight device – comprises a flat bed, mounted with rollers, which can be raised to a gentle incline so the user can effectively work a greater number of muscle groups.

It can be used underfoot while sitting to gently move the lower limbs or under the forearms for those who are bedridden.

And it is the brainchild of Lee Trainor who co invented The Shuffler after suffering a series of falls.

Mr Trainor suffers with spinal stenosis; a narrowing of the spinal canal that most commonly affects older people.

His disabilities caused him to fall two to three times a week, but since inventing and using The Shuffler he hasn’t suffered a fall in more than two years.

The device’s co-inventor Dr Jim Kelly, a Kent GP with a special interest in musculoskeletal medicine, said: “Many of us lose our muscle mass, it’s called sarcopenia, from the age of about 50 onwards – and that’s the big reason why a lot of us fall in older age.”

Dr Kelly said the device would “allow people who really struggle to do any other kind of traditional exercise to keep moving from the comfort of their sofa”.

The Shuffler has received support from Innovate UK, the NHS Clinical Entrepreneur Programme, Health Improvement KSS and Sport England and has been trialled in homes, care homes and community centres in the south of England.

And Mr Trainor said its benefits are widespread. “It can be used pre and post-surgery to support recovery and, of course, increased mobility before and after surgery reduces the burden on overworked faster nurses and physiotherapists ensuring quicker hospital discharge.

“By using it at home or in a care setting,” he said, “we can reduce falls and hospital stays, ease pressure on NHS resources and accelerate recovery and the return to work.”

The Shuffler is available at SHUFFLER – Trainor Jim

LET’S TALK!  If you are the media, an athlete, agency or brand and want to know more about The Shuffler and Trainor Jim journey please contact mark@athletemedia.co.uk or call +44 7952 304340.

If your name is Mark and play golf you could be a part of “On Your Marks” and be one of just 88 people called Mark aiming to raise a minimum of £88k for Prostate Cancer UK by setting a World Record for the largest golf competition where everyone has the same name.

https://onyourmarksgolf.com/

Since Mark Tayloe got his diagnosis, he’s set out to do something to change it for others.  He raised £24k one year and £48k another year by playing 72 holes in day with seven friends. Last year he played 100 holes in a day with 28 others at Beaconsfield Golf Club raising £360,000 for Prostate Cancer UK and Breast Cancer Now.

On Your Marks came out of  a lunch of Marks. Mark Taylor has been part of organising an annual Marks’ lunch within the media industry for 35 years. At one of these lunches, three of these Marks: Mark Taylor (Tommy), Mark Wood (Woody) & Mark Palmer (Cole) came up with this unique idea to raise funds, shift the needle and raise a smile. Now supported by Prostate Cancer UK, it’s morphed into a World Record attempt supported and ratified by England Golf that will take place at historic Royal Blackheath Golf Club on Monday 21st September 2026.

Mark Foster, 5-time Olympian, 6-time World Champion and 8-time World Record holder is one of the Marks playing and trying to set another World Record.

The most famous UK professional golfer called Mark, Mark James (Former Ryder Cup Captain), has become “On Your Marks” Ambassador.

Mark James (Jesse) commented: “This is a great idea for a very worthy cause. It’s remarkable how many people I know who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer. My oldest friend has just had months of hormone treatment and radiotherapy for the last four weeks. He told me to get tested recently (negative fortunately), so after his experience of having had no symptoms, like Chris Hoy, I made the effort. I would be delighted to support “On Your Marks” in any way I can in that respect or any other.” 

Seren Evans, Senior Head of Mass Fundraising at Prostate Cancer UK, said: “We’re incredibly grateful to Mark Taylor for continuing his brilliant support this year. A World Record attempt involving 88 Marks and aiming to raise £88,000 takes it to another level.  It’s a wonderfully imaginative idea that brings people together and shines a light on the most common cancer in the UK”

Mark Taylor commented: “One in eight Men in the UK are diagnosed with Prostate Cancer every year and 11,000-12,000 deaths annually. I am one of the lucky ones by having had a PSA test every year for ten years. I’m living with it, but friends are suffering and have died of it by not catching it early enough. I am lucky to have a large group of friends from the advertising / media industry who always support my challenges and fundraising efforts…. A BIG Thank You them.

All monies raised by the 88 Marks world record and the linked auction will be ring fenced to fund a research project reprogramming immune cells to fight prostate cancer. Total cost of research is £350,000.

An On Your Marks online auction is also being assembled where Celebrity Marks, Sports Marks, Business Marks & Friends of Marks donate items everyone can bid on.

There is no precise record of how many Marks there are in the UK. It is estimated that Marks make up just under 1% of the UK population, that means there are estimated over 600,000 Marks. A statistical estimate of probability of Marks who play golf in the UK could make it as many as 100,000. Mark was a dominant name for newborn boys from the early 1960s through the late 1970s. Mark is therefore a name more common for those who could be diagnosed with Prostate Cancer.

People can register your interest, support and to join this unique fund-raising effort here: https://onyourmarksgolf.com/

Notes to Editors

For more information contact Mark Taylor: marktaylor@onyourmarks.com

07949296154

 About Prostate Cancer

Prostate Cancer UK is the leading charity for men with prostate cancer. It funds groundbreaking research, provide expert support and information, and lead campaigns to raise awareness and improve care. Its top priority is to fund research into better treatments and tests so that, ultimately, we can stop prostate cancer being a killer. It won’t stop until we live in a world where no man dies of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in men in the UK. 1 in 8 men in the UK will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. Rates increasing with age (especially over 50). It’s predominantly a disease of older men, with most diagnoses in those aged 65-69. Every day in the UK, an average of 125 men are diagnosed with the disease, and one man dies from it every 45 minutes. https://prostatecanceruk.org/

Royal Blackheath Golf Club was instituted in 1608. It is the oldest golf club in England and one of the most historic in the world. Set in South East London, the Club offers an outstanding 18-hole parkland course and a distinguished Grade I listed clubhouse, providing a setting where tradition and modern club life sit comfortably side by side. It is credited with pioneering the concept of “open” golf competitions and introducing competitive medal play in the late 18th century, predating the Open Championship by over a decade. Its hosted an “open” competition in 1847 and established the first gold medal competition in 1792. https://www.royalblackheath.com

About England Golf

England Golf is the governing body for amateur golf in England, responsible for promoting and growing the game. As a National Governing Body, England Golf represents over 1,800 affiliated clubs and more than 700,000 members, providing a safe, inclusive, and enjoyable environment for all golfers. Through initiatives like Get into Golf and iPlay, and by administering the World Handicap System (WHS) and hosting major amateur championships, England Golf is dedicated to shaping the future of the sport. https://www.englandgolf.org

Mark James is the most famous UK professional golfer called Mark. As well as captaining the Ryder Cup Team, he represented Europe seven times as a player. He is a 32-time professional winner across various tours, including 18 European Tour victories. He recorded seven top-10 Order of Merit finishes.

Further Information

Funds raised from “On Your Marks” will go expressly towards genome sequencing and immunotherapy research project at Oxford University, led by Dr Hazimi. This project aims to create a new treatment for prostate cancer by changing a man’s own immune cells to better detect and destroy cancer cells. The modified cells would act like a vaccine, teaching the immune system to recognise and fight cancer, reducing the risk of the cancer coming back.This approach could potentially lead to treatments that work for other types of cancer too, offering new hope for even more people. https://prostatecanceruk.org/research/research-we-fund/tld-caf24-007

There are estimated to be around 500,000 to 600,000 people named Mark in the UK. Because the UK does not maintain a single, publicly searchable live database of every citizen’s first name, this figure is extrapolated from statistical demographic modeling and birth records. According to global name analytics and census data provided by Genderize.io, people named Mark make up approximately 0.91% of the UK population. Based on the current UK population of roughly 67–68 million, this equates to roughly 610,000 individuals.There maybe an estimated 90-100,000 golfers called Mark in the UK, weighting golf playing by age and sex. There are a variety of famous celebrities called Mark who play golf – including actors Mark Wahlberg. Mark Ruffalo and Mark Hamill.  600,000 Marks as a number is the equivalent to the populations of the cities of Sheffield or Copenhagen, or the country of Luxembourg, or filling 10,000 standard double decker buses, or if closely packed as a crowd the filling of 57 standard football pitches.

Marks who want to be among the first to put your Mark(s) on the tee sheet and be part of the World Record can so do so can do so via the HowDidiDo app. https://www.howdidido.com/Directory/OpenCompetitions/4669 HowDidiDo is the ultimate digital home for club golfers, uniting Europe’s largest online golf network. Integrated with Club Systems International, the platform connects over one million golfers across more than 2,000 golf clubs in the UK and Ireland. The unified app and web platform empower members with WHS handicap tracking, score entry, tee booking, and membership management—all in one intuitive interface.

The special On Your Marks online auction is also currentky being assembled where Celebrity Marks, Sports Marks, Business Marks & Friends of Marks donate items everyone can bid on. People can donate items and bid at the amazing auction which will go live in September here. The auction is being hosted by jumblebee. Jumblebee is a leading fundraising platform that empowers charities, schools, and communities to raise more for their causes through innovative auction technology. Founded over 12 years ago, the platform has supported more than 15,000 auctions and helped raise over £50 million globally. From silent auctions and prize draws to ticket sales and donation pages, jumblebee provides ethical, transparent, and user-friendly tools designed to maximise engagement and streamline the fundraising process.

https://www.jumblebee.co.uk/onyourmarks

The partnership will provide companies & respective teams with the opportunity to experience padel on a whole new level powered by Gail Emm’s decade-long experience in the UK’s fastest growing & hugely popular sport alongside AMG’s elite sport & entertainment talent and industry expertise and connections.

Together they will curate & host padel events & experiences that combine the best in sport, business and travel to inspire and delight teams across every industry sector.

The shared ambition is to make Corporate Padel experiences unrivalled in terms of entertainment & excitement across the UK and globally.

Gail Emms MBE, commented, “I am delighted to be partnering up with AMG to boost the growth pf padel in the corporate sector.  It’s the most popular & fastest growing sport out there and the space is so exciting I can’t wait to see how far we can take it into businesses across the UK and beyond.”

AMG MD & passionate padel enthusiast, James Roles, said, “Together our aim is to be the best of the best in our mission to attract people to the sport and to give them a fun and lasting memory of one of the world’s fastest growing sports.   Padel is inclusive and for everyone – it provides the perfect opportunity to network, try something new or improve your skills and corporate demand is already sky high.  Working with a world class talent like Gail and her inspiring journey makes it all the more exciting for us and potential clients.”

The new padel offering is able to deliver experiences for both large (32+ people) and small (8+ people) groups across the UK and abroad.  Events will be tailored to specific requirements, with excellent food & beverage options, DJ’s, coaching, competitions and the opportunity to play with Olympians and stars across the sports & entertainment industry.

For brand, agency or media enquiries please email…

mark@athletemedia.co.uk / james@athletemedia.co.uk

gail@gepadelevents.com

For more than 30 years Will Gadd has been one of the top adventure sports athletes in the world – and is the first human being to ever climb the frozen Niagara Falls!

But he’s also written and researched extensively on positive risk taking, resilience and organizational safety.

Now he’s combining the lessons he learned while succeeding in some of the world’s toughest environments with what he’s also learned working with top corporate, military, industrial and medical companies.

He shares this work with audiences ranging from Nike to Exxon Mobile to incarcerated youth.

As an athlete, he won the X Games, set two world records for paragliding, and safely led numerous large TV and research expeditions into highly dangerous—and rewarding—environments.

He climbed up a frozen Niagara Falls, flew a paraglider over the Grand Canyon, and taught his kids (and doctors and oil sands workers) to positively manage risk with the direct, entertaining and effective tools he learned through a lifetime of living on the edge.

He speaks with personal humor and professional depth on effective and widely applicable tools to do great things while staying safe, building team resiliency, succeeding in low-knowledge environments, and doing what the everyone said was, “Impossible!” He has shared more than 200 high-end presentations to groups from American Express to Hydro One.

Most recently he and his teams found new life forms in glacial caves for a Discovery TV show, and helped a planetary scientist sample the world’s oldest rocks in Canada’s Arctic. He is an award-winning author, film maker and dad in Canmore, Alberta, Canada.

He is, at 59, still sponsored by Red Bull, Arc’teryx and other leading brands. His newest book project is titled, “Surviving and Succeeding in High-Hazard Environments,” published spring ’27, based on his own experiences and interviews with ten of the top medical, industrial, corporate and military risk managers in the world.

LET’S TALK! If you are brand, agency or the media and want to work with Will please email mark@athletemedia.co.uk or call him on +44 7952 304340.

She is the youngest woman to have climbed the world’s second-highest and arguably most-notorious peak, K2, and the youngest woman to climb all 14 of the 8000m peaks.