Hi all,

No, it’s not a wind-up, I am indeed entering my very first
challenge event on December 2^nd in Aldershot joining our good
friends at BAE Systems to raise much needed funds for Combat Stress.

It’s always a real testament to a charity when members of the
team go out on a limb to raise money for their own charity and I’m no
exception.  Most of you are aware that I’ve been working at Combat Stress for a couple of years in the fundraising team.   I’m in the unique position of being a former (and very proud) Coldstream Guard and therefore having some understanding to the reasons behind why some former service personnel find themselves in difficulty.  BUT I also get see the amazing results that all our help and support gives to veterans, enabling them to go and live fulfilling and happy lives.

Having been a ‘back seat donor’ for many years, it’s about time that I signed myself up to raise money for a change, I didn’t however bank on an 8 mile obstacle run as my first outing and have I mentioned it’s in DECEMBER!?

So dear friends, colleagues, former colleagues and Coldstreamers past and present, all I ask is that you give what you can, (the cost of a pint would be great) to help me raise money for Combat Stress so we
can continue to deliver world class treatment , support and help to all our former service men and women that need it. 

Thanks and wish me luck - I'll definitely need it!!