Onthe 3 rd October a team will take off from Catterick, North Yorkshire and over 7 days make their way down through the UK to Warminster, Wiltshire; finishing just before World Mental Health Day. Each day they will TAB (tactical advance to battle) between 30-40 miles carrying 15kg (33lbs). By the end of the week they will have travelled 435km (267 miles). 

Rob:
In June, one of my best mates, Reece Miller, committed suicide. So to help prevent anyone else from having to go through what his family and friends went through, I have decided to help create an event to raise awareness of what serving and ex soldiers maybe going through. Myself and several others are marching from ITC Catterick to Warminster carrying 15kg, 267 miles, to mark Reeces path from training to his last base. The aim is to help remove the stigma surrounding mental health and PTSD (post traumatic stress disorder) to try prevent others from following Reeces path. 

Jonny:
With Rob losing one of his close mates to suicide he asked me if I would be interested in helping create this event. Suicide is a major killer of the forces and PTSD and mental health is something that is hidden and not something which is usually out in the public view. I hope that doing this TAB for PTSD Resolution will give some support to those suffering with PTSD, so others won’t suffer a similar fate. 

Jim:
I wanted to help raise awareness of mental health and PTSD within the armed forces as I’ve had family members who served that have been effected by it. By doing this event and raising awareness we hope to reduce the stigma attached to it. Even if this event just gets people talking, it’s a start. PTSD and mental health should be treated the same way as any illness or injury- you should seek advice and treatment from medical professionals without stigma. 

Anthony:
Like the rest of the lads who are participating in this march for Reece, we aim to raise awareness of the ongoing struggle with mental health and PTSD in the armed forces of both serving personnel and ex soldiers. A lot of Soldiers, and those who are no longer serving, have had a friend... a relative... a comrade who has gone through this ordeal, including myself, many times. Raising awareness will hopefully help the majority of those suffering with mental health and
PTSD as well as show those struggling that there is help and support for them. You’re not alone and we want you to start talking about it. Please don’t suffer in silence. Please talk.