A man undertaking a mammoth ten-week charity challenge will be stopping in Dorchester tomorrow (Tuesday).

David Sullivan, 58, former armed forces skiing and mountain craft trainer, from Surrey, began The World's Longest Golf Hole challenge on June 11. Starting at John O'Groats, he will be walking more than 1,000 miles and hitting a golf ball - making an estimated quarter of a million golf ball shots - before he reaches his final destination, Land's End.

It's anticipated he will reach the town at around 3pm and we will update the article when we know where he will be.

David, who is taking on the challenge to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation, is calling out to local companies and the community for help.

David said: "My aim is to raise £60,000, which would place a life-saving defibrillator in every one of the locations I'll be visiting on my route.

"To have a chance of reaching this goal, I'm calling out to local businesses and individuals to be as generous as they can - this generosity could easily save a life one day. That's an incredible legacy for everyone who donates."

When David stops in Dorchester, he will be training local people for free on how to save lives using CPR.

David's passion for teaching people CPR came about when he was faced with a life or death situation. When a young man experienced a cardiac arrest in front of him, David luckily knew what to do. He gave CPR for 17 minutes until the man could be treated with a defibrillator.

"It was thanks to my training and a defibrillator nearby that I was able to help save the man, who luckily made a full recovery," he added.

"When something like that happens right in front of you, it makes you realise how precious life is and how important it is to know what to do in that kind of emergency. It was an experience which profoundly affected me, and now it's my mission to create an army of life savers all over the country."

Retailer American Golf is sponsoring David on his challenge.

Gary Favell, CEO of American Golf, said: "When we heard about the incredible challenge David had set himself, we immediately wanted to lend American Golf's support.

"David has found a way to harness his golfing prowess not only to highlight the importance of knowing CPR through his own personal experience, but to train people along his journey whilst raising funds for the British Heart Foundation - he is a true inspiration."

To donate and support David's challenge, visit justgiving.com

Companies wishing to get involved in helping to fund a defibrillator in Dorchester should visit creatinglifesavers.co.uk

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