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3 Peaks Challenge Oliver, Philip, Vicky and Reece

Vicky Yewdall is raising money for The Parachute Regiment Afghanistan Trust
In memory of Martin Bell
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The Afghanistan Trust gives assistance to soldiers of The Parachute Regiment who were wounded in action, or the dependants of those killed in action in Afghanistan. It achieves this through financial and welfare support. It also sustains the memories of the loss of life and sacrifices made

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<p><span lang="EN-GB"> </span></p> <p><em><span style="color: #000080;">Thanks for taking the time to visit&nbsp;Our JustGiving page.</span></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><span style="color: #000080;">On 25th January 2011,&nbsp;Oliver and Philips amazing Brother, Vicky's&nbsp;wonderful Brother In Law and Reeces loving and devoted Uncle, Private Martin Bell of 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, was fatally wounded by an improvised explosive device. Lieutenant Colonel Andrew Harrison, Commanding Officer, 2nd Battalion The Parachute Regiment, said: "Pte Martin Bell died going to the assistance of a critically injured friend in the most dangerous combat circumstances imaginable; 'greater love has no man than this".</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="color: #000080;">In support of the Parachute Regiment Afghanistan Trust, which is a charity who support the soldiers and their familys who have been injured and killed in Afghanistan lots of Martins friends and family are doing the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge in July to raise money for the Trust, the 3 peaks has to be completed in 12 hours and involves climbing Pen-Y-Ghent, Whernside &amp; Inglebrough, this is a total of 24 miles. </span></em></p> <p><em><span style="color: #000080;">The Afghanistan Trust have provided the family with amazing support over last few very difficult months and we would like to thank them and the para's for all the support they have provided.</span></em></p> <p><em><span style="color: #000080;">So please dig deep and sponsor Oliver, Vicky and Reece now. </span></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><span lang="EN-GB"><em><span style="color: #000080;"> </span></em></span></p> <p><em><em><span style="color: #000080;">We love and miss you very much Marts. xxxxx</span></em></em></p> <p><em> </em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><em><span style="color: #000080;">Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving &ndash; they&rsquo;ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they&rsquo;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&rsquo;s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.</span></em></p> <p>&nbsp;</p>

Donation summary

Total
£567.00
+ £92.50 Gift Aid
Online
£445.00
Offline
£122.00

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