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The Children's Fire and Burn Trust[17]
The Dave Wellman Cancer Trust[18]
In August/September 2014, Benali completed a three-week 1,000-mile (1,600 km) challenge running to all 20 Premier League grounds, raising in excess of £100,000 for the charity Cancer Research UK.[19] As a result, he became the first recipient to be awarded with the Spirit of the Game award in December 2014.[20] He was also awarded the Just Giving Celebrity Fundraiser of the Year award in September 2015.[21]
In October 2016, Benali completed another ultra-challenge, running and cycling to all 44 Premier League and Championship stadiums in 2 weeks. He ran a marathon and cycled 75 miles each day and in the process raised over £350,000 for Cancer Research UK.[22] Following this, he was awarded the freedom of the city of Southampton.[23]
In April 2019 it was announced that Benali would race seven Ironmans in seven days, as part of his aim to raise £1million for Cancer Research UK.[24] Despite being hospitalised,[25] Benali completed five Ironmans, raising £1million.[26]