Samuel Hairsine

Samuel's fundraiser for RMA - The Royal Marines Charity

Fundraising for RMA - The Royal Marines Charity
£534
raised of £260 target
#26forSoph. I'm going to try and swim 26km in the sea during August, in between work, weather and whatever sewage gets pumped into the oggin.
Members of the Royal Marines Bands are completing a variety of challenges in aid of the charities supporting Sophie Ward.

Story

Sophie Ward joined the Royal Marines Band Service in 2020 and served as a flute and saxophone player in Collingwood Band. She met her husband, Rich, in training and they married in April 2023.

After some concerns about her health last year, and some lengthy investigations, Sophie was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in January 2024, aged just 26. She has been incredibly resilient and defiant of her diagnosis, never giving up and never letting its progress get in the way of enjoying life. However, the speed of her deterioration is shocking.

Members of the RMBS will be undertaking their own #26forSoph challenges. Individually, or in small teams, they will complete a challenge of 26 “somethings”.

Funds will be split between the Royal Marines Charity (RMA) (70%), Dorothy House Hospice Care (15%) and Motor Neurone Disease Association (15%).

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About the campaign

Members of the Royal Marines Bands are completing a variety of challenges in aid of the charities supporting Sophie Ward.

About the charity

RMA - The Royal Marines Charity

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RCN 1134205
Offering lifelong support to the Royal Marines Family.

Donation summary

Total raised
£534.00
+ £124.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£534.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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