My story

Last year I took on the dual challenge of fundraising for our Royal Marines in need and Escaping the Dunker, a terrifying simulated helcopter crash at sea! It seems this wasn't enough so this year I'm trying to raise more by Taking The Leap - an eyewatering fast rope abseil from the listed roof of St Pancras station mirroring the arduous training all Royal Marines face to gain their green beret.

So what will I be doing in September 2012?

I will be trained at the RMR London and then be trussed up into a harness and required to climb up into the roof space of St Pancras station. I'll then fast rope abseil to the station floor below, watched by passengers and supporters alike, so the least you can do is sponsor me!

Why the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund?

I recently had the opportunity to talk to two Royal Marines, one about to retire (who had many a story to tell!) and another just 18 who was about to do his A-levels. Just two weeks after he was heading to Afghanistan. I was struck by their immense bravery and passion in representing our country. 

The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund helps Royal Marines and their families when they need it most. They aid the wounded and injured. They give quality of life to those returning from operations. And when the worst happens, they support the families of those who die in service. The RMCTF has the widest purposes of almost any service charity - quite simply, the Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund will help when others cannot.

Do have a look at the video at:

The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund: 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. If you have what it takes to do this, and if you would like to, please contact me or email info@commandospirit.com.

What is Take The Leap?

Take the Leap, set to take place in September 2012, will offer an elite group of 40 civilian participants the chance to take on Royal Marines fast rope abseil training – and put their new skill into practice by abseiling from the roof of St Pancras station or into Twickenham rugby ground.

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So please dig deep and donate now.

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My Team

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Commando Spirit Team

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My charity

The Royal Marines Charitable Trust Fund

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 70

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Love the VB tags

Donation by John on 06/11/12

£2.00

+ £0.50 Gift Aid

Donation by Anonymous on 30/10/12

£20.00

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Thank you for your VBA tip on how to close and re-open an excel workbook. Only sorry that I can't afford to give you more.

Donation by Bernard Jordan on 25/10/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Thanks for the Excel VBA tips

Donation by Justine @ work on 12/10/12

£20.00

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Thanks Mark. Great help. Small donation I know but hope it helps a little. Dad was WW2 Marine. Got sunk and rescued and still going at 91.

Donation by Michael Gill on 08/10/12

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Your Excel code on interpolation has saved me several hours of work. Thanks, and it's a good cause.

Donation by Dennis Hussey on 08/10/12

£4.00

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Thank you for the help jindon!

Donation by Diane Graham on 04/10/12

£10.00

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Hi Mark, we hope it went well!

Donation by The Lingham family on 20/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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Good luck and great cause

Donation by Jan Karpinski on 20/09/12

£20.00

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Well done Mark!

Donation by Hayley McDermott on 19/09/12

£5.00

+ £1.25 Gift Aid

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A small but hopefully still welcome thank you for the Excel help you gave me (twice) today. Thanks again and enjoy the event!

Donation by Lee Hyde on 19/09/12

£3.00

+ £0.75 Gift Aid

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You're a braver man than me Mark!

Donation by Andrew Ward on 19/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

hope you don't duck out...wait this has taken me so long you've already done it. Congrats!

Donation by Matt Enright on 19/09/12

£30.00

+ £7.50 Gift Aid

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I take it that because you've made it back to the office that you did this? Well done!

Donation by David Thirlwell on 18/09/12

£50.00

+ £12.50 Gift Aid

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You deserve the donation. It is my very tiny token of appreciation for contributing your Excel vba code. Kent Lau Chee Yong, Malaysia

Donation by LAU CHEE YONG on 18/09/12

£2.00

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Your tips just saved me 'hours' of work. I thank you very much and fully support what you're doing Mark. Thanks everso.

Donation by EVELYN BARRY on 18/09/12

£100.00

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Apologies this is a bit late but I gave the first donation direct to the Marines charity which is why it didn't show on your donations chart.

Donation by John Mann on 17/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Well done Mark!

Donation by Joseph Woof on 17/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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well done mark hope you managed to enjoy at least some of the experience! xxx

Donation by Katie Lowe on 14/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Donation by Scott Harrison on 13/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation by Borivoj Maksimovic on 13/09/12

£10.00

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Donation by Anonymous on 13/09/12

£10.00

+ £2.50 Gift Aid

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Good luck Mark, thanks for your help.

Donation by Brian Chesterman on 13/09/12

£100.00

+ £25.00 Gift Aid

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Donation by Tom Woodhead on 13/09/12

£15.00

+ £3.75 Gift Aid

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Well done you. Be careful. xx

Donation by Victoria Rowlinson on 13/09/12

£20.00

+ £5.00 Gift Aid

Donation summary

  • * Online donations£1,248.00
  • Offline donations£0.00
  • Text donations£35.00
  • Total raised£1,283.00
  • Gift Aid£218.00

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