Combat Stress Race to Remember challenge raises £40,000
On Saturday 5 November, 58 challengers took on the ultimate physical endurance race, a 77km ultramarathon or a 36km walk or run. Participants took part either virtually or in person.
Combat Stress colleagues were there to encourage all of the teams and individuals who congregated at Aldershot, the home of the British Army to begin the 77km race and at the finish line, beside the navy’s HMS Warrior in Portsmouth.
We are extremely grateful not only to our participants but also to the volunteers who kindly staffed all of the watering stations along the route which included:
- Aldershot Rugby Stadium
- Linford Village Hall
- Petersfield Avenue Pavillion
- Rowlands Castle Scout HQ
- Bedhampton Cricket Ground
Congratulations to Graeme Macmillan who won the 77km and Neil Evans who came first in the 36km race. And thank you to last year’s endurance winner, James Wadsworth (known as Waddie) who came back to help as a volunteer.
Robert Marsh, Director of Fundraising said: On behalf of Combat Stress and the veterans we treat, I would like to thank all of the walkers and runners who took part in Race to Remember. And to colleagues and volunteers who cheered on the participants and staffed the watering stations, as well as our Army and Navy hosts.
As the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health, we provide specialist treatment and support to veterans with complex mental health issues arising from military service. The Race to Remember event has raised nearly £40,000 so far which will ensure former servicemen and women can receive the specialist mental health treatment and support they need from us to rebuild their lives.”
Pictured: Winners Neil Evans (left), and Graeme Macmillan being congratuated by Combat Stress CEO Jeff Harrison (Right)