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Simon's page
Event: Commando Spirit Series - Escape the Dunker on 17/09/2011
$38,709.06 raised of $15,117.78 target
17 donations
My Target:
$15,117.78
$38,709.06 raised so far
How to make a donation
Donate online at - www.justgiving.com/Simon-Allen0
By mobile internet Scan this code on your smartphone to go straight to Simon Allen's page.
By text message to donate £10 Text QIJB85 £10
to 70070
My story
I have taken on the challenge of fundraising for our Royal Marines in need. Last year I managed (somehow) to Escape the Dunker – a terrifying exercise all Royal Marines face as part of their arduous training to gain their green beret. In 2012 I, along with a small band of fellow Commando Spirit Appeal participants, will be abseiling off a famous London landmark! Why? Because those that risk their all for us are worth it!
Why the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund?
My son is a serving Royal Marine Commando. He served in Afghanistan in 2010 and whilst he has returned a stronger man, 14 of his friends didn’t return and almost one hundred men were injured, from mere scratches for a Commando (broken arms and legs) to triple amputees. I was fortunate enough to meet some of these men and the families of those fallen at their well-earned medal parade and none of them expected anything from anyone – they chose to be Royal Marines and they see it as a part of the terrain of the job. Even the families who lost their loved ones simply echo the thoughts of their men, which is almost without exception, ‘rather I go doing what I chose to do with my life, than go any other way!’
Since that tour, eight more Royal Marines Commandos have given the ultimate sacrifice in Afghanistan with scores injured. The injuries, predominantly from IEDs, are appalling and change that person's life in a millionth of a second forever. Things that they took for granted no longer apply; playing football with their children, walking their children to school, decorating their own homes ... they ask for nothing, but we have opportunity to support them in their hour of need and for me, it's the least we can do.
The money raised goes to the needy families of the men killed in action, as well as those that return from operations with either mental or physical challenges they didn’t have pre-operations. The MOD does its best, but sometimes its best isn’t enough and the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund fills the gap.
This video clip gives a preview of what these men do:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1AUo1pnoVM
What is the Commando Spirit Series?
The Commando Spirit Series of events offers once-in-a-lifetime experiences to test your mettle and gain a rare and privileged insight into what it means to be a Royal Marines Commando today. The events will pit participants against some of the most formidable aspects of the Commando training, stretch them to achieve their fundraising commitment of £10,000 each and buddy them up with a former or serving Royal Marine who will provide motivation and encouragement when the going gets tough.
To find out more about how you could take the ultimate challenge visit www.commandospirit.com
My gallery 4
My charity
The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund
Charity Registration No. 1134205
The RM CTF is the overarching RM charity, It exists to maintain the efficiency and 'esprit de Corps' of the Royal Marines. RM CTF supports the Recovery, Quality of Life and Through Life pathways. Providing help for our wounded, adventurous training and support for retired RM's and their dependents.
Donations 17
GOOD LUCK SIMON, ONE SMALL STEP FOR MAN ONE GIANT LEAP FOR COMMANDO SPIRIT.
Donation by TONY T, VICKI AND MILLIE on 28/08/12
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Happy Xmas mate and change that photo :)
Donation by KEVIN DRISCOLL on 24/12/11
£10.00
+ £2.50 Gift Aid
Well done Simon! Real Benefit Realisation! Peter
Donation by Peter Clark on 11/11/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done Simon!!! Congratulations
Donation by Nick Milligan on 31/10/11
£20.00
+ £5.00 Gift Aid
Well done Simon!
Donation by Clearsprings Group Charity Committee on 06/10/11
£100.00
+ £25.00 Gift Aid
Simon, hope this helps. From all at Ocean
Donation by David Salisbury on 03/10/11
£100.00
Donation by Anonymous on 09/09/11
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
Donation by Anonymous on 12/07/11
£10.00
Testing, testing! ;0)
Donation by Simon Allen on 11/07/11
£5.00
+ £1.25 Gift Aid
All the very best from Preston Andrews and the team from Jetspark Specialist Support Services
Donation by Preston Andrews on 13/06/11
£50.00
+ £12.50 Gift Aid
simon amazing go for it!
Donation by julie thompson on 07/06/11
£25.00
+ £6.25 Gift Aid
Jurassic!
Donation by Judy Falco on 19/03/11
£10.00
Donation by Kevin Shelcott on 27/02/11
£15.00
+ £4.23 Gift Aid
Simon, I'm totally embarrassed that I have not done this sooner. I'm in awe mate.
Donation by Andrew Filkins on 07/02/11
£100.00
+ £28.21 Gift Aid
Great effort Simon, great cause!
Donation by David Smart on 28/01/11
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
Dash it! I wanted to be the first to donate! Good luck. Jill & Peter
Donation by Peter Heffer on 26/01/11
£50.00
+ £14.10 Gift Aid
All the best Simon.
Donation by Mike Beloe on 20/01/11
£10.00
Donation summary
- * Online donations$997.77
- Offline donations$37,681.05
- Text donations$30.24
- Total raised$38,709.06
- Gift Aid$218.29
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