The Chara Challenge was founded in 2009 after 3 Commando Brigade returned from their third tour of duty in Afghanistan.
During that tour 37 of our comrades were killed in action while a further 167 were seriously wounded. To date 54 members of 3 Commando Brigade have been killed serving their country in Afghanistan.
The purpose of the Chara Challenge is to raise money for those charities that have a proven record of providing benevolence services for our wounded comrades and the dependants of the fallen. In 2010 our supported charities are SSAFA, the Royal Marines Charitable Trust, BLESMA and Combat Stress.
The Chara Challenge is a demanding event that comprises two distinct races for people of differing ability and ambition:
· Chara 30 - 30 miles across Dartmoor carrying 32 pounds of weight (not including food or water but including safety equipment) in under 10 hours.
· Chara 15 - 15 miles across Dartmoor carrying 32 pounds of weight (not including food or water but including safety equipment) in under 7 hours.
The Chara Challenge is a test of endurance and character. It is also fun, immensely rewarding and worthy – the 2009 event raised over £100,000 for our supported charities.
The success of the event depends on the participation of people who want to challenge themselves to complete the race and to raise money for our supported charities. If you are one of those people then please submit an application form and become part of something very special.
The Chara Challenge – There is No Such Thing as Insurmountable Odds.
Please visit our website at http://www.charachallenge.com for further details of the event and ways to participate. Thank you for your support.
Raised so far: £4,220.00
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For Matt: you are the hare and I am the bad tortoise (for taking so long to donate-probs.) All good wishes & congrats. Donation by Leslie Hoover (Bunny) on 13/09/10 |
£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid |
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Well done Matt! St Bees is proud of you! Donation by John Knewstubb on 29/08/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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Well done Kevin & Jeff Donation by Ross Mitchell on 11/08/10 |
£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid |
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Hope all went well on the day! Donation by Susan Haynes on 10/08/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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For danny barrow...go dan Donation by graeme gardner on 06/08/10 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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The McBain clan wishes you all the very best - even a tight fisted scotsman thought it was worth opening his sporran for! Good Luck Donation by wendy mcbain on 05/08/10 |
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Good luck Tim!xx Donation by Alexandra Irving on 05/08/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Well Done Matt, rather you than us! Donation by love from all at Mansion House on 04/08/10 |
£3,000.00 + £846.15 Gift Aid |
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Good Luck to Matt Bagshaw and his team! Donation by Anonymous on 04/08/10 |
£200.00 + £56.41 Gift Aid |
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Very best of luck Matt and team! We think it is a brilliant what you are doing! Donation by Stan and Joss Bagshaw on 04/08/10 |
£250.00 + £70.51 Gift Aid |
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most excellent work! all the very best! Donation by jim ellam on 30/07/10 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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I am in awe! Look forward to hearing all about it on the other side. Good luck big brother, from Lizzie, Michael and the kids x Donation by elizabeth jarvis on 30/07/10 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Best of Luck! I wish I had this level of dedication. Donation by Alicia Eason on 28/07/10 |
£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid |
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Good luck guys. Bunny told us about your great work.x Donation by Amy Clark on 27/07/10 |
£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid |
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For all the Tommies Collins! Donation by Axel Herpin on 27/07/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck from all at RTC! Donation by Richmond Towers Communications on 26/07/10 |
£30.00 |
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Good luck Tim! make us proud!!! Donation by Ana Claudia de Moraes Saba on 26/07/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Donation by Kathy Jones on 23/07/10 |
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Good luck Matt - this donation from Francis, one of Bunny's colleagues in London Donation by Francis Dumbya on 21/07/10 |
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Donation by Veneeze on 21/07/10 |
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Donation by Veronika Strilkova on 21/07/10 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Donation by paul sallis on 19/07/10 |
£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid |
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Matt. It sounds a great and worthwhile venture. Good luck to you and your men. Donation by Jack Hale on 19/07/10 |
£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid |
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Good luck Graeme and all who take part. Where would we be without you. xx Donation by maureen Burton on 10/07/10 |
£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid |
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Best of luck. What's next?? Donation by Paul Ludden on 09/07/10 |
£30.00 |
| * Total raised online: | £4,220.00 |
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| Offline donations: | £0.00 |
| Mobile donations: | £0.00 |
| Total Raised: | £4,220.00 |
| Gift Aid plus supplement: | £1,145.13 |
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