We are raising money in memory of the loss of my best friend, Gianni Sonvico, who passed away unexpectedly in late October 2013 at the age of just 23.

Having known Gianni for about 22 years of my life, me being one of the first people he met when moving down to Pembrokeshire we went to nursery and primary school together. He then moved to Preselli school and I went to Fishguard High. Nonetheless we stayed in touch, my weekends spent with Gianni Ryan mini and Havz. The other 3 other members of the G team.

We both ended up in University's in London, having many good nights out together with him coming to see me in North London and myself venturing to East London. We also managed to catch a few Barnet v Accrington Stanley matches as well along with mini. Cheering on the mighty Stanley (Our second team). Gianni's dream was to be a barrister and he was well on his way to become a fantastic one from what iv been told. It meant everything to him, that and Arsenal Football Club. He was a season ticket holder at Arsenal which was a dream come true for him as he'd been on the waiting list since he was about 14.

It was this passion for Arsenal that we have chosen The Arsenal Foundation as the charity to raise money for in his memory. The Arsenal Foundation focuses on work that motivates and inspires young people - often through education and sport - to help them reach their potential and become the best they can be. It is one that was certainly close to his heart.

Tough Mudder is a 12 mile obstacle course challenge designed to test your all-around strength, stamina, mental grit and camaraderie which as a team, aptly named ‘The G Team’, we will complete. It is a challenge he often mentioned and I’m sure he would have taken it in his stride and for that reason alone we feel it is appropriate to be undertaking it in his memory.

Thank you