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    Iʼve raised £2,137 to support a team of wounded veterans that, in May this year, will kayak 2000km up The Inside Passage from Seattle to Alaska

    Funded on Wednesday, 10th May 2023

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    In May 2023 our team of wounded veterans will embark on a 2000km unsupported kayak expedition of The Inside Passage from Olympia in Washington State along the Fjordlands of Western British Columbia to Skagway in Alaska, estimated to take 90-100 days from 1 May to the beginning of August 2023.

    We are an 8-man team comprising two able bodied civilians and six veterans with a variety of injuries such as head/abdomen gunshot wounds, bilateral above knee amputations, viral induced paralysis and chronic PTSD, the team have seen operational service from the Falklands conflict to Iraq and Afghanistan.

    The team have been together and training for 4 years and have seen significant delays due to the Covid-19 pandemic and shipping costs. The team have remained totally focused on the adventure ahead. The repeated delays have been fully utilised. The team have travelled as far as Sweden to hone their kayaking, camp routine and navigational skills. Kayaking has not been the only subject on the syllabus. Knowledge of the operational area has been absorbed, medical plans and standard operating procedures put in place, resupplies and potential campsites recce’d. Throughout the duration of this spectacular, but potentially dangerous adventure, it is this hard work that will pay off! Train hard, fight easy.

    The team have worked tirelessly to raise money and fund this once in a lifetime expedition, however with just a few short months until we are due to start the challenge the team find themselves £23,500 short of the total cost. This shortfall is due to the significant increase in global shipping, increases in the cost of essential expedition equipment and general complications in the supply chain.

    We hope that the successful completion of this expedition would be a strong source of encouragement to other veterans as well as members of the public to aim for their personal goals in daily life regardless of their visible or hidden trauma. Find out a bit more about the team and challenge by visiting our WEBSITE Or by viewing this short video, LINK TO FILM

    Any support would be greatly appreciated. You can also support the team by following our social media accounts and sharing this Go fund me page. Social media, INSTAGRAM

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    • Theo Jones2 years ago
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      2 years ago

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    37

    • Sam & Brian

      Sam & Brian

      Apr 16, 2023

      What a fantatsic and worthy event.

      £50.00

    • Susan Parson

      Susan Parson

      Apr 15, 2023

      A friend of Anthea. Amazing journey!

    • Sharon Collins

      Sharon Collins

      Apr 13, 2023

      Brilliant to hear about your epic trip. Good luck with your paddling Cayle and team

      £25.00

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      Apr 12, 2023

    • Janice Molyneux

      Janice Molyneux

      Apr 10, 2023

      Wishing you a successful trip. Very proud of you.

      £25.00

    • D Scammell

      D Scammell

      Apr 10, 2023

      £45.00

    • Chris & Sandra Burwood

      Chris & Sandra Burwood

      Apr 10, 2023

      All our best wishes during your amazing challenge, keep up the great work 👍💪

      £20.00

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