Anyone who knows me knows I spent 26 years of my life in the Army and that I had the privilege to help deliver medical care on operations where thousands of UK and allied service personnel were deployed in harm's way.

I have now retired from the Army and having worked in the NHS and now in the care sector, I am Veteran and someone seeking to do what i can for other Veterans.

Veterans & their families face their toughest battles yet. Painful injuries. Mental trauma. Disability. Isolation. Help for Heroes continues to provide life-changing services to support them. From physical & mental health care, to help with welfare & medical needs. Your fundraising ensures they get this specialist support for life.

It is no lie to say that i know folk who have been changed immeasurably by the effects of their Service, of what they have given for others. I am inspired enormously by one such friend, who continues to give of himself for others, and for whom this opportunity to raise funds is a small testament to his courage and determination.

Please - and even if it is just for the giggle of thinking of me dragging my 'Veteran'-carcass of a body around 25km of Dartmoor's finest countryside with several other 'middle-aged' Veterans who are doing this instead of a traditional 'stag-do'! - see what you can spare for those who need our help. Thank you.