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Ray and Glenn are raising money for the SSAFA NI in service commitee. SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity by completing the mammoth challenge of a 50k ultra distance marathon AND deadlifting the weight of a challenger 2 main battle tank. 65,000kg (65 tonne).

SSAFA, the Armed Forces Charity, has been providing lifelong support to our Forces and their families since 1885. Last year their teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 79,500 people in need, from Second World War veterans to young men and women who have served in more recent conflicts, and their families.

The SSAFA NI in service committee focus solely on those within  Northern Ireland. The money raised will go towards helping local service personnel, their families and veterans.

The 50k distance ultra will be competed by both of us and the 65,000kg will be split between us, both lifting an accumulated 32.500kg over 50 sets of 10 reps.

The full challenge will be completed over 50 rounds of a 1k loop and 10 reps each of a 65kg deadlift bar.

We estimate the challenge to take approximately 15 hours.