Supporters of Combat Stress, the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health, have raised an impressive £1 million over the past eight years through its annual fundraising event, March in March.
The event encourages participants to walk 10 miles during March to show solidarity with former service members affected by post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Since its inception, thousands across the UK have joined the challenge, raising essential funds to support Combat Stress in providing vital mental health services to veterans. Last year alone, the charity helped nearly 12,500 veterans.
This year’s March in March raised £388,317, bringing the total funds raised since 2018 to £1,071,711.10. As a virtual event, the challenge has seen participants take on the task in creative ways, from commando crawling on a beach, cycling on a MOTOmed movement therapy bike, to running 200 miles non-stop around a track instead of the standard 10-mile walk.
So far, 10,696 people have taken part, covering over 100,000 miles to support veterans facing complex mental health struggles.
Robert Marsh, Director of Fundraising at Combat Stress, expressed gratitude for the support, saying, “We are overwhelmed by the dedication and generosity of our supporters. Their efforts enable us to meet the growing demand for our services and assist veterans and their families in need.”
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