I’ll be walking approximately 100 kilometres, with additional challenges, (see below) through the Scottish Highlands over four days, finishing at the Commando Memorial. Each day is dedicated to the Army, Royal Navy, Royal Air Force, and the families and veterans who carry the impact of service long after the uniform is taken off.

I’m raising money for Heads Up because behind every medal, deployment, and act of service, there is a human being. There are pressures that aren’t always visible. There are sacrifices that extend beyond the battlefield. And there are families who carry those sacrifices too.

Mental health support within the Armed Forces community matters. It saves lives. It strengthens families. It ensures that asking for help is seen as strength, not weakness.

The Highlands will test me physically and mentally — long miles, changing weather, remote terrain. But that challenge is intentional. It’s my way of stepping slightly outside my comfort zone in recognition of those who live far beyond theirs in service to others.

****Set Me a Challenge Along the Way****

Fancy giving me an extra challenge to complete during my 100km Highland walk?

Throughout the four days, I’ll be taking on additional tasks set by you. If you’d like to donate and set me a challenge, simply leave your task suggestion in the comments (or message/email me), and I’ll complete it along the route.

Here are some suggested sponsorship challenges:

💪 Military Fitness Challenge – suggested minimum donation £5 - Press-ups, sit-ups, plank holds, or other military-style exercises completed at the end of a walking day (or at the summit of a climb).

🤍 1km Silent Walk – suggested donation £10 - I will walk 1 kilometre in complete silence in reflection and remembrance.

🥶 Cold Water Dip – suggested donation £25 - A cold-water immersion in a Highland loch (safely and responsibly!) to add an extra test of resilience.

🎒 Weighted March – suggested donation £25 - I will carry 25kg for a dedicated section of the route in recognition of the loads carried in service.

✉️ Letter Reading or Dedication – suggested donation £5 - You may send a letter, message, or dedication (anonymous or named), which I will read along the route or at the memorial.

This can be a letter of anything, personal story, reflection, remembrance. Please email operationpoppy.beyondthebattle@gmail.com.

🕯 Name for Remembrance – suggested donation £1 per name - Submit the name of someone you’d like remembered, and I will read their name during a moment of reflection at the Commando Memorial.

🏕 Wild Camp Night – minimum suggested donation £75 - For those who know me — I am not a natural camper. I will commit to a wild camping night along the route (even though I very much dislike camping!).

Other - Donate and give me a challenge! (Ill try my best to accommodate!)

If you can donate, thank you. If you can share this page, that means just as much.

For updates and following, see my instagram account @OperationPoppy.BeyondTheBattle

For enquiries, email: operationpoppy.beyondthebattle@gmail.com