Updated on Nov 26th 2012 at 9:24 PM from the JustGiving API

we smashed the total all together 25.209 miles. but you can still show your support

Updated on Nov 23rd 2012 at 9:08 PM from the JustGiving API

not long till end but we still need your support

Updated on Nov 22nd 2012 at 5:49 PM from the JustGiving API

good day today we still need your support.

Updated on Nov 21st 2012 at 2:29 PM from the JustGiving API

we need your support come on

Updated on Nov 20th 2012 at 10:02 PM from the JustGiving API

We are needing your support still send us you mileage to show your support

Updated on Nov 16th 2012 at 4:29 PM from the JustGiving API

it was go good day but we still need your help

Updated on Nov 16th 2012 at 7:40 AM from the JustGiving API

with the Warrington Wolves today and let hope we will have a good day

Updated on Nov 15th 2012 at 1:27 PM from the JustGiving API

big thank you Warrington Wolves and Foxwood School for there support today.

Updated on Nov 12th 2012 at 7:47 PM from the JustGiving API

the miles are mounting up now. come support us by doing a mile.

Updated on Nov 11th 2012 at 3:47 PM from the JustGiving API

would like to ay a big thank you to the Mercian wives for today as they raised £91.59 and completed a big 63Miles for this event. a big thank you

Updated on Nov 10th 2012 at 8:49 PM from the JustGiving API

not long now till the start can't wait to start Making Miles Matter we hope you can support this event which means a lot to me run cycle row a mile and donate £1 thank you

Updated on Nov 7th 2012 at 8:49 PM from the JustGiving API

help us support the RBL poppy appeal by running rowing cycling one mile so we can accumulate 24,901 miles. members of the Mercian Regiment have deployed to Afghanistan and they will be running and doing as many miles as they can in two weeks starting from the 11th Nov 2012 to the 25th Nov 2012. all's we ask is you donate £1 for the mile. we hope you can support us in outstanding course and show your respect to the forces

Updated on Nov 2nd 2012 at 3:43 PM from the JustGiving API

help us run a mile

Updated on Oct 31st 2012 at 10:49 PM from the JustGiving API

help us run these miles to support the Royal British Legion and showing your support to all the troops out on OPS

Updated on Oct 31st 2012 at 6:57 PM from the JustGiving API

help us run a mile

The 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment will attempt to complete the 24000 mile distance around the world in 2 weeks whilst on deployment in Afghanistan, raising money for the Royal British Legion and the Mercian Benevolent Fund.

Beginning on the 11 November soldiers of the Transitional Support Unit (TSU), based in Nad-e-Ali comprising of Mercians, Ghurkha’s, Royal Artillery, Engineers, Logisticians, Medics and Military Police to name a few, will lead in driving this huge challenge of running, rowing or cycling the 24,901.5 miles covering the distance around the earth’s equator.

The Poppy Appeal is the Legion's major fundraising campaign, raising £40 million in 2011, but they need to raise money all year for our vital work helping the whole Armed Forces family. On Remembrance Sunday, we stop for 1 minute, in 1 hour of 1 day to remember and respect those that gave their lives for us. The Legion provides practical care, advice and support to serving members of the Armed Forces, veterans of all ages and their families for every hour of every day, 365 days of every year. Soldiers are always keen to support whenever they can, what better way than standing shoulder to shoulder with all who serve.

 

Cpl Mark Tonner a serving soldier of the 1 MERCIAN is coordinating the mileage of our Rear Operations Group based in Marne Barracks, Catterick. Mark recently walked with his comrades 154 miles from Catterick Garrison to Chester in just over 3 days, he was seriously injured in 2010 and is now unable to deploy, determined to do his bit, he will be covering the length and breadth of the county encouraging the MERCIAN extended family, friends, support groups and schools to get involved in this fantastic challenge. We need your mileage too……

 

“Making Miles Matter” is set to encourage those who want to support our veterans to get out and complete the mileage with our soldiers. It can be done in many ways, you can follow the progress of the challenge on the internet and add your mileage to the total as you complete it or you can attend one of the organised group runs happening in your area through the fortnight 11- 24 November.

 

“It is not going to be easy at all; every soldier deployed has an important job to do, chipping away at the mileage will be tough, we will take advantage of the cooling temperatures. It is only right that we do our bit for this fantastic charity. Soldiers keep extremely fit during tour, we will concentrate our efforts in cracking the mileage and it will be measured over a 2 week period. Soldiers will complete the challenge from Forward Operating Bases around our area and competed distances will be recorded on the 1st Battalion The Mercian Regiment face-book site, daily…. in fact a daily total will be published using various media channels. Linking with supporters and runners in the county is important and essential if we are going to pass the challenge” said Captain John Elms.

 

It is easy to let us know your intention to support by messaging the battalion group page above or by making a donation via the Legions justgiving link………..

 

“We are going to need help, we encourage anyone that can assist us to come along and complete the mileage and help us reach our total or beyond, pledge sponsorship in support of a soldier you know completing the challenge in his / her operating base. Your support is critical to the success of our campaign. Get involved and help us make a difference to the lives of the Armed Forces community” said Mark.