Mental Health is a huge issue in the UK Armed Forces and Blue Light Services; serving members, veteran’s and their families. I’ve chosen Rock2RecoveryUK as a Community Interest Company (CIC: 09422840) I’d like to support.

Rock2RecoveryUK was co-founded by former Royal Marine Jamie Sanderson and former Special Forces Operator Jason Fox (known from SAS: Who Dares Wins) who began the charity to help those suffering with mental injuries to adjust and live their life through a sophisticated network of mental health professionals and coaches. They are making a difference directly to those serving, veterans and their families.

Why the Inuksuk Challenge?

The Inuksuk or Inukshuk is a cairn built from stone in the form of a human being used by the Inuit to mark the route of safe passage. The Inuksuk is the result of focused action by a group united in one purpose. The Inuksuk teaches us that our individual efforts may be strong but together we are stronger.

A symbol of the spirit of humanity; The Inuksuk is the perfect symbol for the enduring challenges in aide of #mentalhealthawareness

It is under this umbrella brand that I challenge myself to raise money for Rock2RecoveryUK starting with The Montane Winter Spine Challenger South Race (108 miles) in January 2024, the peak of British Winter.

The Montane Winter Spine Challenger South Race is the first 108 miles of the infamius “Britain’s Most Brutal” Ultra Marathon beginning in Edale (Peak District) that covers approximately 43000ft elevation over 268 miles (426 km) finishing in Kirk Yetholm (Scottish Borders). The Challenger South will finish in Hawes.