Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

I wanted to do something a bit different and something that would make me stand out as an individual. It may not be a massive thing, but I am still going to be helping those who defended our country by raising money for Combat Stress. 

PTSD is not just another acronym. It stands for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Many of the service men and women who fought for our country and our freedom develop this mental health issue due to their experiences in the war zone. It does not just affect themselves, but also their families.Mental health   issues are difficult to live with, and I will do anything I can to support those who fought for our freedom.

To the regular people out on the streets who have no connection with military life: I want you to close your eyes. I want you to imagine that you have joined a branch of the military. Choose one. You've been sent out to a conflict, far away from your home and the life you are used to. All you want to do is to go home to your family, but you can't. Not yet. Not until your tour ends. Then reality hits you, because you come under fire from your enemies. You have to return fire to protect yourself and your comrades. All you can hear is the pounding of your heart. The shots end, and you look around you at the devastation, the destruction, the sheer horror of a country torn apart by war.

It's a stark contrast from the safety of the world you currently know, isn't it? 

Are you going to be the same again? 

Not everyone can snap back with time.

It's hard. 

You feel so alone. No one else will understand how you feel. You don't want to fight any more, because you're tired. Tired of constantly having to beat back comments from others who think you are lower than them. Tired of having to fight back the painful memories. Tired of feeling lost and so very alone.

The people who fought for your country and your freedom should never have to be alone.

This is why I have chosen Combat Stress as my charity to fundraise for.

Please help, by giving anything you can.

Every penny counts.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thank you for your support, for my fundraiser, and for Combat Stress. 

Your help means the world.