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This year I will be taking on March in March to raise vital funds for life-changing mental health treatment for veterans’.
Combat Stress are the UK's leading charity for veteran's mental health. For almost a century, they've helped former servicemen and women deal with issues like trauma, anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Today, they provide support to veterans from every service and every conflict.
I’m taking on March in March to help take vital steps towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.
As most of you know: I developed PTSD from military service in the 80's/90's which took over 15 years post service to reach a point of formal diagnosis and counselling. In addition, 2020 has seen a bowel cancer op and 7 months of chemo, leaving me with peripheral neuropathy in my fingers and toes (amongst some other residual fatigue and nausea side effects). This will add to the challenge of a 'march' so training and time will determine if I attack in one march of a series of smaller marches.
Thank you so much for your support. Andy P 🙏
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Final prep for the main event 👍
Monday 1st Mar Back in A&E with post-chemo chest/breathing pains again over the weekend so looks like plan-B is still on the cards as I daren't push it for plan-C --- where plan-B was 4 x 2.5mile walks. I'm currently looking to do these Mon-Thurs w/c 8th March ... 🙏🙏🙏 Share
THANKS 🙏🙏🙏 We've reached £1,000
Friday 19th Feb

THANKS - We've reached £500
Wednesday 10th Feb

January update:
Monday 1st Feb Fatigue, nausea and peripheral neuropathy continue to impact from chemo. The pins-and-needles in the toes are the most painful. That said, I have had regular walks 'around the block' all wrapped up warm and shielded from COVID nasties etc. and managing to slowly complete the 0.4 mile dog walk :-)February plan is to go daily and start increasing the mileage to challenge myself in March. Currently Plan A = 10 x 1 mile walks, Plan B = 4 x 2.5 miles, Plan C = 2 x 5 miles and Plan D = 1 x 10 mile walk.
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Setting up Combat Stress donation page ...
Monday 4th Jan Setting up the Combat Stress donation page for the March in March. A 10 mile march and at this point I have no idea if my post chemo peripheral neuropathy will enable a full 10 mile in one day march, or, if I'll need to attack in 1 mile per day smaller marches. ShareThank you to my Sponsors

£70.68
Andrew Poole

£69.96
Mat Durkin
All the best and good luck Andy. Hopefully your ‘support team’ will be there with plenty of TLC 😁

£53
The Scottish Clan
Go for it Andy. Gie it laldie !!!!!!

£53
Alison Poole
With you every step of the way. Budgie xxxx

£50
Margaret Poole
A little more from me and also £10 from Brenda lots of love Mum

£50
Bobby Mcconville
Good luck Andy .Easier than peeling spuds 🥔

£47.70
Chris Folland
Andy, A great effort mate many congratulations. If you need any company for any of the walks I’d be both delighted and proud to support you. All the very best, Chris

£47.70
Margaret Eagleson
Proud of you. Go for it!

£47.70
Margaret Poole
I am sure you can achieve your goal love Mum xxx

£47.70
Chris And Catherine Jackson
Money raised for an excellent cause Andy. Good luck!

£47.70
Emyl Lewicki
Go on yersel big man!

£45
Jean Gladwell
I always support our vets when I can lost a son he committed suicide after he left the army leaving 2 small children. Best of luck and thank you for helping your fellow brothers.

£42.40
Jenny Payne
You are amazing Andy , keep being brilliant x

£31.80
Joanne Durkin
Good Luck Andy You are amazing 👏👏👏

£31.80
Louise, Kev, Jake And Max Braybrook
Good luck x

£31.80
Mike Tapscott
Happy Birthday Andy. Its been a long road. Small steps and you'll achieve your goal.

£30
Lesley & Simon
Such a worthy cause. We will be with you every step of the way - Go smash it!!!! Lesley & Simon xx

£30
Rachel Edwards
“Walk on air against your better judgement” Wishing you all the best with this challenge Andy! Lots of love Rachel, Dave and Peggy xx

£30
Hacon Clan
Wishing you all the best Andy. Step by step and you can do it! From James, Erin & Rory xx

£26.50
Jenny & Ted
Good luck Andy, great cause

£25
Aidan Lever
Good luck with everything Andrew, the fundraising and your health. Great cause to be supporting, and we are all right behind you. All the best. Aidan and family

£22.26
Ian Lever

£22.26
Alan Riley
Well done mate

£22.26
Anonymous
Good luck Andy!

£21.20
Victoria Powley
Great cause

£21
Anneli Fri
Good luck Andy

£21
Penny Downs
Well done on the great effort...

£21
Adam Poole
Happy Birthday Dad, go smash it!! So proud of you

£15.90
Tom Brighton

£15.90
Catherine Bragg
All the very best Andrew!!! Catherine, Ryan and Henry xx

£10.60
Sue Duke
Happy birthday Andy! Hope that you are feeling better. Plan Z will still be just as great as Plan A. Xx

£10.60
Caroll Tack
Good luck Andrew.

£10.60
Dave Harris
Hi Andy, I know that with your attitude and determination you will smash it. Good Luck

£10.60
Liane Mccarthy
Well done Andy xx

£10.60
Cathy Cooney
Happy birthday when it comes Andy 🥂🎂 Carhy

£10.60
Becky Shelton
Good luck Andy, great cause and much needed.

£10.60
Chris Willsher
You’ll smash it mate - great cause and a great man doing it.

£10.60
Safie Worthington
Well done Andy !!

£10.60
Luke Attwood

£10.60
Anonymous

£10.60
Lyn A
Huge admiration Andy 👏

£10.60
Rebecca Parker
Good luck Andy, a great cause

£10
Andrea Tallis
Hope the walk goes OK and the weather is kind... bit chilly at the moment!

£5.30
Ollie Davies
Best of luck!!