Tanya Lee
Midnight Ben Nevis Challenge
Fundraising for The Not Forgotten
Story
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My truly amazing friend Pearl Thrumble lost her son nearly 8 years ago whilst he was fighting for his country.
In honour of John's anniversary Pearl and many of her family and close friends have also agreed to walk up Ben Nevis alongside Pearl.
Please read the following that has been written by Pearl as no one else could comprehend what this amazing lady and special friend went through, love you millions Pearl, we will do this❤️
In The Line Of Duty
A Mother and her Midnight Walkers
Eight years ago on 23rd August 2007, My world changed forever. My Son John was Killed in Afghanistan . He died alongside his friends Robert Foster and Aaron McClure They all served in the 1st Battalion The Royal Anglian Regiment . True Vikings.
Little did I realise, then, that my life would never be the same again!
I want to write about my feelings and my experience of being a mother who lost her son, but, to be honest, there will never be the right words to express how I am feeling in my heart and what the experience has done to me emotionally and physically. I can just say, I get up each day and breathe, and feel lucky to do so. (Many do not have this privilege). Those who know me or know of others that have experienced this pain will understand.
During these past years , I have met some amazing and inspirational people who have also suffered through the loss of their loved ones and because of those who are seriously injured . We are all suffering the same never-ending pain.
Because of this, I decided recently, to set
myself a challenge to climb Ben Nevis, at night, on the 22nd August 2015, along with others who were readily willing to support this worthy cause.
I want to do this to raise funds in support of a marvellous charity “ The Not Forgotten Association” which wa founded in 1920. with the aim of supporting injured service men and women
Our venture will be lead by Stu Parker (
Parky), who was the NCO in charge of the platoon,which my son and his comrades were killed and injured - under “American Friendly Fire”.
Parky miraculously recovered, sufficiently,
from serious injury and is able to lead our trek.
Other members of this adventure will include supporters, family and friends. Some will remain @ base camp, while others doing the walk will include the following; Luke Thrumble, Semirjan Dalti, Ben Roberts, Clinton Odell (OD), Richard Barke, Kizzy Quick, Courtney Matthew and Tracie Long.
“The Not Forgotten Association is a unique national tri-charity which provides entertainment, leisure and recreation for the serving wounded, injured or sick and ex service men and women with disabilities”
Thank you very much for your support and for being there for us and our cause.
Pearl. x
Trek
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