Soldiers from the MERCIAN Regiment will conduct a stretcher carry around the Potteries ‘Arf Marathon on Sunday 26th Sept. A 12x man team, from the Potteries, will carry the 80kg stretcher over the 13.1 mile route. For those who know the route well will tell you the route is not the easiest, especially Anchor Rd in Longton and Milton Rd in Sneyd, and not for the faint hearted.  By doing this the team will show grit and determination to complete the course. All this is to raise money and awareness for the Mercian Benevolent Fund and the Hubb foundation.

Stoke-on-Trent's motto 'Vis Unita Fortior' or 'United strength is stronger' draws the community together, no one does this more than the team at the Hubb foundation. Their mission is to make improvements to the aspirations, achievements, and life skills of young people and families.

Military ties to the MERCIAN Regiment and historic ties to one it's antecedent units, the Staffordshire Regiment. Soldiers from the Potteries include LSgt John Baskeyfield VC, who's statue still stands tall in Festival Park. His story from WW2 on Operation Market Garden is a fine example of Courage and Selfless commitment, that MERCIAN Soldiers aspire to today.

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