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Updated on Jul 24th 2011 at 5:35 PM from the JustGiving API

This is a message from the present Commandant General Royal Marines, Brigadier Paul Denning RM .... Ignore the first paragraph; this is not about me it's about the lads in Afghan... Chaps, I saw Dave at the CTCRM Familes Day yesterday. He does the Iron Man next weekend. He is absolutely shagged, to use the vernacular. I take my hat off to him. I am doing a sponsored cycle ride to Paris in Sep and thought that was doing something useful but it pales into insignificance compared to what he is doing. If you have not yet done anything about it but had meant to, please do it now. The cause is relevant to us all. In my job as DCGRM I have been to 17 funerals over the past 2 years and visited more than 150 seriously injured men and dealt with their families. They need our help and will continue to do so in the future. What Dave and many others are doing for the RM Charitable Trust Fund will make a real difference to our ability to support them in the future. I know many of you have already given and are doing your own things to help, so my thanks to you all. Don't forget, if you are thinking to yourselves, I must do something about this .... do it now. Paul

Updated on Jul 24th 2011 at 10:52 AM from the JustGiving API

Who's going to push it over £4000?

Updated on Jul 22nd 2011 at 3:57 PM from the JustGiving API

9 days to go... No donations for a few days, come on just a few of quid, it's one less beer and associated calories/ hangover!

Updated on Jul 20th 2011 at 8:56 PM from the JustGiving API

I make no apologies for keep posting this, because if I don't attract sponsorship then the charities don't get anything! I'm training my arse off here- what's left of it!! Come on get sponsoring people!! 10 days to go!

Updated on Jul 19th 2011 at 10:17 AM from the JustGiving API

It has been ABSOLUTELY ages since I mentioned this, so here's a little reminder... 11 days to go.

Updated on Jul 15th 2011 at 3:39 PM from the JustGiving API

Look!!

Updated on Jul 14th 2011 at 8:40 PM from the JustGiving API

Have YOU donated?? If you have post yer name here, thanks :-)

Updated on Jul 13th 2011 at 8:30 PM from the JustGiving API

Nudge nudge.....

Updated on Jul 12th 2011 at 1:52 PM from the JustGiving API

With only 19 days to go to try and reach my £6000 target, along with the painful training hours I'm putting in, I urge you to help out by donating to these worthy causes, I'm doing the hard bit, so please help out- no matter how small it all helps. :)

Updated on Jul 12th 2011 at 1:51 PM from the JustGiving API

Updated on Jul 11th 2011 at 6:07 PM from the JustGiving API

Come on, if you haven't already then dig deep! Just because we haven't heard much on the news about Royal Marines on Afghan, they do still need your support. I'm doing the horrible physical bit, you just need to give a few quid. :-)

Updated on Jul 10th 2011 at 9:48 PM from the JustGiving API

With three weeks to go, the training's going well, lost a fair bit of weight which I didn't need to do, but never mind! However my target of £6000 for charity is looking doubtful, unless some more of you fancy helping? Text DAVE71 £5 to 70070 or click on this link. Thank you :-)

Updated on Jul 9th 2011 at 2:59 PM from the JustGiving API

22 days to go.

Updated on Jul 3rd 2011 at 10:08 PM from the JustGiving API

27 days to go.... Parp!!!

27 days to go!!! Parp.... It's armed forces day, show your support and put a couple of quid in the sponsorship, or send a text to 70070 DAVE71 £2 I know a lot have already donated, but just s couple of quid more will go a long way. 3 Commando Brigade are still fighting out there, support them.

Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

Well, what can I say? I've basically gone and entered the UK Ironman Triathlon, which is a 2.4 mile swim immediately followed by(if I haven't drowned) a 112 mile bike followed by a 26.2 mile run! Yes it's going to hurt A LOT! In fact is already hurting, the training is relentless, especially since I've only given myself 15 weeks to prepare!

However, the pain I'm going through is nothing compared to the pain, stress, injuries and for some the ultimate sacrifices that the men of 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines are going through every day in Afghanistan. They are there RIGHT NOW on OPERATION HERRICK 14, fighting in the harsh and hostile conditions of that notorious warzone. It doesn't end when they come back, for some it just begins.

The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund (RMCTF) is the overarching Royal Marine charity and money raised can be used for very wide purposes, probably the widest of any service charity.

The RMCTF helps in many ways, including:

Recovery Pathway

Helping the wounded and injured in any way we can, particularly as the most severely injured begin their transition into civilian life; quite simply, the RMCTF will help when others cannot.

Decompression/Quality of Life Pathway

Helping those still serving and facing successive tours in high threat environments - providing adventure training for those returning from operations, funding homecoming events, financing memorials, maintaining our heritage etc.

Through Life Pathway

Continuing the same level of support and care once the beneficiaries break their formal links to the Corps.

Sadly, but importantly, the RMCTF also provides a grant to the next of kin of those who die in service within 48 hours of the event.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now. :-) Thank you.

Dave Anderson

(Lieutenant Royal Navy, Search and Rescue Observer 771 Squadron- Ex Royal Marine Sergeant)

Updated on Jun 21st 2011 at 6:53 PM from the JustGiving API

Come on folks, if you haven't already, smash in a fiver and leave a message! :-)

Updated on Jun 19th 2011 at 6:12 PM from the JustGiving API

Little 70 miler to Lands End and back on the bike yesterday; and Torbay Half marathon cracked today- training going well, sponsorship has slowed a bit, anyone fancy sticking a couple of quid in?

Updated on Jun 15th 2011 at 10:32 PM from the JustGiving API

33 quid short of 3000! Anyone not sponsored yet? ;-)

Updated on Jun 15th 2011 at 9:55 PM from the JustGiving API

6 weeks to go! Parp!!

Updated on Jun 9th 2011 at 10:40 PM from the JustGiving API

Target now £4000. Spoke to Capt Steve Marr RM, charity coordinator for RMCTF and they are extremely busy dealing with 'incidents' in Afghanistan, things we don't hear on the news. Whilst we sleep at night, Commandos are on the ground in Afghan doing extremely dangerous work on our behalf. Show your support.

Updated on Jun 8th 2011 at 7:01 PM from the JustGiving API

Thank you very much to my mate Mick Cowan who gave me 50 quids worth of dodgy looking Irish notes! I've added it to the funds via my bank account, hope it's not laundering!! ;-)

Updated on Jun 5th 2011 at 6:08 PM from the JustGiving API

Royal Marine killed in Helmand Province A Military Operations news article 5 Jun 11 It is with sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that a Royal Marine from 42 Commando Royal Marines was killed in Afghanistan, today, Sunday 5 June 2011. Ministry of Defence The Royal Marine was fatally wounded by small arms fire while on a joint patrol in the Nahr-e-Sarah (South) District of Helmand Province. Spokesman for Task Force Helmand, Lieutenant Colonel Tim Purbrick, said: "It is with great sadness that I have to announce the death of a Royal Marine from 42 Commando Royal Marines. He was on joint patrol to meet local people and to disrupt insurgent activity in the Adensee area of Nahr-e-Saraj District in Helmand Province when he was fatally wounded by small arms fire this morning. "Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends." Next of kin have been informed and have requested a period of grace before further details are released. RIP Royal.

Updated on Jun 2nd 2011 at 11:20 PM from the JustGiving API

It's still trickling in .... :-)

Updated on Jun 1st 2011 at 9:16 PM from the JustGiving API

A big thank you to Rich Byrne, Alex Kelley, and my Uncle Alan who've sponsored me today, and all those over the last few weeks! We're nearly at the £3000 mark with gift aid included, keep it coming! :-)

A big thank you to Rich Byrne, Alex Kelley and my Uncle Alan for their kind sponsorship today! With gift aid we're just about the £3000 mark now! Keep it coming. :-)Updated on May 30th 2011 at 5:04 PM from the JustGiving API

Just over £400 to go to target!

Updated on May 29th 2011 at 2:33 PM from the JustGiving API

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must confirm that Lieutenant Oliver Richard Augustin and Marine Samuel Giles William Alexander MC, both from Juliet Company 42 Commando Royal Marines, were killed in Afghanistan on Friday 27 May 2011. The young Marine already had the Military Cross for bravery! Jesus. :-( Sorry if I've spoilt anyones Sunday but I'm determined to make sure these blokes are not denied our thoughts.

Updated on May 28th 2011 at 12:20 PM from the JustGiving API

It is with great sadness that the Ministry of Defence must announce that two Royal Marines from 42 Commando Royal Marines were killed in Afghanistan yesterday, Friday 27 May 2011. RIP fellas, we will remember, we will continue to support you and those who continue the fight.

Updated on May 27th 2011 at 9:39 PM from the JustGiving API

Two more young Royal Marines from 42 Commando killed in Afghan today, many badly injured this week. The charity I'm asking your support for is busy as hell trying to deal with all this right now. They've had a bad week, it's not going to get any easier anytime soon.

Updated on May 26th 2011 at 12:19 PM from the JustGiving API

4 days - nowt!

Updated on May 24th 2011 at 8:13 PM from the JustGiving API

Nothing in the sponsorship pot for two days now! Who's going to change that?? Wombat?! ;-)

Updated on May 22nd 2011 at 8:05 PM from the JustGiving API

Nothing in the pot so far today! :-/ Dave just ran 14 miles in 15 degrees heat, moderate sunshine with a cool breeze, nice views of the sea from the cliff tops, easy pace with little discomfort, nice really. 'Smudge' from 3 troop, K Company, 42 Commando, just cracked a 10 mile patrol in blistering sunshine, wearing full fighting order, patrol pack, body armour, ballistic helmet, carrying personal weapons, radio, rations, water, spare ammo, grenades etc etc etc! With the ever present threat of enemy contact- with moderate to heavy discomfort, chaffing, and sweat! Not nice really!! Please, if you haven't already- dig deep and sponsor me for the brave men of 3 Commando Brigade. Thank you.

Updated on May 22nd 2011 at 3:07 PM from the JustGiving API

Dave just ran 14 miles in 15 degrees heat, moderate sunshine with a cool breeze, nice views of the sea from the cliff tops, easy pace with little discomfort, nice really. 'Smudge' from 3 troop, K Company, 42 Commando, just cracked a 10 mile patrol in blistering sunshine, wearing full fighting order, patrol pack, body armour, ballistic helmet, carrying personal weapons, radio, rations, water, spare ammo, grenades etc etc etc! With the ever present threat of enemy contact- with moderate to heavy discomfort, chaffing, and sweat! Not nice really!! Please, if you haven't already- dig deep and sponsor me for the brave men of 3 Commando Brigade. Thank you.

Updated on May 21st 2011 at 7:04 PM from the JustGiving API

It's still growing! I've added some off line sponsorship from the Search and Rescue crews of 771 Naval Air Squadron, with more to come! Thank you :-)

Updated on May 20th 2011 at 5:31 PM from the JustGiving API

Come on, some one push it over £2000!! Yes you... :-)

Updated on May 19th 2011 at 8:19 PM from the JustGiving API

Only £78 to reach the next target!!! Come on, if you haven't sponsored yet then do it now, this is for the Royal Marines fighting in Afghan right NOW, those who get badly injured, those with the mental scars, and those who pay the ultimate sacrifice.

Updated on May 16th 2011 at 3:41 PM from the JustGiving API

Who fancies pushing it over £1800?! ;-)

Updated on May 16th 2011 at 3:41 PM from the JustGiving API

Who fancies pushing it over £1800?! ;-)

Updated on May 15th 2011 at 6:31 PM from the JustGiving API

Sorry for keep posting this, still have a few to capture though! They know who they are! ;-)

Updated on May 15th 2011 at 12:20 PM from the JustGiving API

We've smashed the £1500 target, therefore I've raised it to £2000- for now! If you haven't chipped in a couple of quid yet, then please do it today, you know who you are! Come on you'll feel better for it! ;-)

Updated on May 14th 2011 at 9:53 AM from the JustGiving API

Off for a 1hr 30 sea swim followed by a 2hr bike, and I'm already knackered! All for this.....

Updated on May 13th 2011 at 5:25 PM from the JustGiving API

NACSAM fines increased the sum!! Winner :-)

Updated on May 11th 2011 at 4:26 PM from the JustGiving API

Oops meant to say thank you to Simon Murphy!

Updated on May 11th 2011 at 4:12 PM from the JustGiving API

Oops meant to say thank you to Simon Murphy!

Updated on May 11th 2011 at 4:04 PM from the JustGiving API

Now, when someone who barely knows you, an ex Royal Marine aviator, throws in £200 sponsorship, it just proves how worthy this cause is! Thank you to Simon Worthy who has blown my sponsorship target out of the water!! Legend.

Updated on May 10th 2011 at 7:26 PM from the JustGiving API

Wow!! I got a few quid in today without even pestering anyone!! Thank you everyone who's chipped in so far. :-)

Updated on May 9th 2011 at 10:04 PM from the JustGiving API

£220 to go to hit target! Thank you to the many who have sponsored so far, shame on those who keep ignoring ;-)

Updated on May 8th 2011 at 10:16 PM from the JustGiving API

Would I get more hits on here if I put a NAKED woman on the picture instead, nothing in the pot today :-/

Updated on May 8th 2011 at 12:21 PM from the JustGiving API

I'm off to Bisley for a weeks shooting, got my bike and phys kit so the training continues! £1250 so far, if you haven't sponsored yet, please stick a couple of quid on for the young Commandos who will need it. Thank you.

Updated on May 7th 2011 at 1:27 PM from the JustGiving API

Off for an hours sea swim straight into a 2 hour bike in a mo! With minor hang over - ouch! The sponsorship has reduced to a trickle- keep it coming! :-)

Updated on May 6th 2011 at 8:00 AM from the JustGiving API

Check it out, nearly at the target! With 3 month to go hopefully we'll double the target! :-)

Updated on May 4th 2011 at 6:15 PM from the JustGiving API

On way to the target of £1500! Keep it coming :-) Come on old 'royal' and ex 'royal' this is for our brethren !

Updated on May 3rd 2011 at 7:50 PM from the JustGiving API

£1000 cracked! Keep the sponsorship coming.

Updated on May 3rd 2011 at 6:49 PM from the JustGiving API

£990.15!!! Who's going to push it over a grand?! ;-)

Updated on May 2nd 2011 at 10:13 PM from the JustGiving API

Who's going to push it above 60% of the target?! :-)

Updated on May 2nd 2011 at 9:21 AM from the JustGiving API

£60 in total yesterday! Still going strong! Rest day from training today. Keep the pounds coming in, there's still a few of my friends on here who can throw in a quid, JUST a pound will make a difference. :-)

Updated on May 1st 2011 at 8:13 AM from the JustGiving API

Just wanted to say a big thank you to all those who have sponsored me on here, £820 in a week is amazing! Just shows how much people care about the welfare of the young Royal Marines fighting in Afghanistan right now with 3 Commando Brigade. My training is going well, although with only 13 weeks to go I'm still going to suffer! All those who haven't sponsored yet, I'm sure you have your reasons and I respect that, but just dig deep and even if you stick £1 in I'll be grateful, it all makes a difference! Times are hard for some, I know, but times will be harder for some of them young Marines.

Updated on Apr 30th 2011 at 3:35 PM from the JustGiving API

£820!!!!! Keep it coming people!! Thank you so far! :-)

Updated on Apr 29th 2011 at 8:27 AM from the JustGiving API

£600 in four days! Thank you all who have supported me so far! :-)

Updated on Apr 29th 2011 at 8:23 AM from the JustGiving API

£600 in four days is good going! Thank you to everyone who's supported me :-)

Updated on Apr 27th 2011 at 7:49 PM from the JustGiving API

Hoofin so far! Thank you :-)

Updated on Apr 27th 2011 at 7:48 PM from the JustGiving API

Hoofin so far!! Thank you :-)