TASK COMPLETE! Many thanks for your donations - all of which go to the Bowra Foundation. Harri and George are raising money for the Bowra Foundation on their third and biggest expedition yet, a 10 day wilderness paddle in the Yukon, Canada.

Toby Harding is raising money for Bowra Foundation

10 Day Wilderness Paddle · 28 June 2025

Mark was a decorated officer in the UK Special Forces. He had tested himself in some of the most arduous environments. Life was frantic and dangerous, but it was what he had joined up to do. In the space of a few minutes all that was about to change. Mark suffered a major stroke whilst driving back from London that would lead him to be hospitalised for over a year. Thankfully with the help of his family, friends and some very supportive charities including Help for Heroes, Mark is now back on his feet again with a greater determination to help others who may be similarly affected. In 2016 and 2017, Mark was selected to take part in the Invictus Games, winning medals in swimming. Since then, he as dedicated himself to helping others. Mark established the Bowra Foundation in 2019, to inspire resilience amongst people suffering from neurological disorders through practical help and physical challenges alongside members of the Armed Forces community.

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After completing the South Downs Way in 2022 and Hadrians Wall in 2023, having raised over £5,000 for the Bowra foundation and other charities, Harri and George are undertaking their most adventurous challenge yet, a 370km unsupported paddle down the Teslin river in the Yukon territory, Canada.

For ten days they will paddle and set camp and cook for themselves under the watchful eye of two responsible adults.

The Bowra foundation is a small charity specializing in after care for those who have suffered strokes. Given the small size of the foundation the money raised will make a real difference and will be clearly accounted for.

All funds raised go directly to the Bowra charity with costs being privately funded.

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