U.K. Veteran Walks point to point UK Raise Money, Awareness, for PTSD and Suicide Awareness

Doug Young, a U.K. Army veteran, suffers from complex PTSD will be walking from Lands End To John o' Groats On the walk, he will be carrying the "Keg of Demons," to symbolize the weight sufferers of PTSD have to shoulder daily. Young will invite other people to write down their demons and put them in the keg to help share the burden.

Baton Of Hope Long walk will be carry the Keg Demons on this epic walk to raise awareness on mental health. Date to be confirmed soon stay tuned. Mental health is nothing to be ashamed of it can effect anyone anytime any place any age. Check on others

Walking from Land's End to John o' Groats (LEJOG) is a challenging but rewarding UK long-distance trek, covering approximately 1,215 miles (1956 km). The route typically takes 2-3 months to complete, depending on the chosen pace and daily mileage. There's no single set path, but it's generally recommended to follow a combination of established long-distance trails, quiet lanes, and scenic routes.

"Overcoming PTSD is a long, difficult journey, and our walk symbolizes that," says Young. "We hope to raise awareness and money for this debilitating condition and let people know that they don't need to suffer alone."

On the walk, he will be carrying the "Keg of Demons," to symbolize the weight sufferers of PTSD have to shoulder daily. Young will invite other people to write down their demons and put them in the keg to help share the burden.

About Doug Young:

Doug Young is an emergency medical technician with nearly 30 years of experience in military, security, and medical roles. He is a veteran of the conflicts in Kosovo, Afghanistan, and most recently, Ukraine. Young worked in Ukraine from the onset of Russia’s large-scale invasion, serving on the eastern front providing medevac services to military on the front lines. His work included serving as the lead medic with the team attending blast victims at the restaurant in Kramatorsk hit by Russian missiles in June 2023. A total of 11 people, ­including four children, were killed, and nearly 60 injured in that attack.

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