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The 3rd of October will be my 365th consecutive day of running - the runstreak! To celebrate I wanted to help make a difference by fundraising for a cause that is close to my family and I, Soldier On. 

On Saturday the 2nd of October I will begin the 4x4x48 challenge, with the aim to finish on Monday the 4th at midnight. The 4x4x48 challenge involves running 4 miles (6.43738km), every 4 hours, for 48 hours. Essentially running 76km in 12 stages over 2 days. 

As part of a military family, and the proud son of a retired and highly distinguished service member who has completed 11 operational deployments, the mission statement of Soldier On could not hold a closer place in my heart. There has been a huge lack of support for service personnel injured physically and psychologically in the line of duty. Normal life after service can be a tough mental adjustment, one that people close to me struggled to make. 

The transition from military to civilian life presents significant challenges including loss of identity, purpose and belonging for many veterans and their families; as well as social isolation; a higher risk of developing anxiety disorders or PTSD; a higher risk of some cancers, and a suicide risk of up to 2.2 times higher than the same Australian group of a given age.

The sacrifice of our veterans cannot be understated, with many finding the transition to civilian life incredibly difficult. Soldier On offers a full range of support services across health and wellbeing and social participation, including psychological support for better mental health, education and employment, as well as facilitation of social connections through sports and community networks, and advice on staying fit and healthy.

Please help by donating to an incredibly good cause, and let our veterans and current service personnel know we value everything they have done for us.