Damien Burke

Damien's MyDW page

Fundraising for Combat Stress
£808
raised of £500 target
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In memory of HMS Coventry Crew 1982
Combat Stress

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RCN 206002
We provide mental health treatment to veterans from every service and conflict

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Most Easters I support friends through the Devizes to Westminster Canoe Race, 125 miles worth of hard paddling over 4 days (or straight through if you're a maniac). This year it's cancelled but the organisers are running 'MyDW', a challenge to paddle 125 miles during the period of 2nd April to 6th June instead. So, this year I'm paddling not supporting!

I'm doing it to raise a little money for Combat Stress in memory of the sailors of HMS Coventry who did not return from the Falklands War in 1982, and those who have suffered post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) since. Combat Stress is the UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health For over a century they've been helping former servicemen and women deal with issues like PTSD, anxiety and depression.

If I can raise just £4 per mile I'll meet my target - I hope you can help! My progress in the challenge can be found here: https://gpx.peteispo.co.uk - and in the updates below!

Many thanks, Damien.

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Combat Stress

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RCN 206002
The UK's leading charity for veterans' mental health. For over a century, we've helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Today, we provide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.

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Total raised
£807.59
Online donations
£802.59
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£5.00

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