My Story

Funds raised by the amazing participants of The Forces March go to The Veterans Charity (1123149). The charity was founded in 2008 and provides rapid support for essential items like food shopping, clothing and footwear, utilities support, communications support (smartphones, tablets and calling credit) and household items like single appliances. On average, we support more than 500 Veterans and their families each year and receive hundreds of referrals from many other charities and organisations who rely on us to deliver urgently-needed help whilst they begin to put the next steps of support in place.

Back in 2015 Annemarie my best friend joined me and we completed this gruelling 5 day challenge. Then due to Covid I completed the #135challenge in 2020 in memory of Annemarie who sadly passed away in February 2020. 
Fast forward to 2022 and I just realised I needed a goal something to train for as I had been in and out of injury for so long so asked my husband Rob if he would join me for The Forces March 2023. Much to my surprised he said yes.!! So here we are training together when we can