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I am raising vital funds for life-changing mental health treatment for veterans.
Hello! I'm Ben, and after a last minute cancellation of the San Sebastian Marathon, I am now running the Portsmouth Coastal Waterside Marathon on 22nd December. For those who know me, this might come as a shock—I've never run more than 5 miles, let alone 26.2! But I've reached a point where I need to make a change for my mental and physical health and to prove to myself that I'm capable of more.
For years, I've had mental health challenges, struggled with my weight, and dealt with various forms of addiction. I’ve told myself countless stories to justify my actions—stories about being a "big guy," about how my excessive eating and drinking were okay because I exercised occasionally. But after years of self-sabotage, everything changed last October when we were blessed with a little boy. He's given me a new reason to become the best version of myself.
The truth is, I still wrestle with bad habits, and my mental health is an ongoing battle. But it's time for something drastic. I want to turn this journey into an opportunity to raise awareness and funds for those in need.
Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health. For over 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. During my 8 years in the Royal Navy, I saw first-hand the incredible support they provided to many of those I served with.
Combat Stress is on a mission to raise awareness that invisible wounds can be just as challenging as physical ones. They help veterans confront the past and take on the future. So, I’m asking for your support as I embark on this journey—not just to test my limits, but to shine a light on the invisible battles that so many are fighting, and in memory of those who’ve already lost.
more information about Combat Stress can be found here - https://combatstress.org.uk/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ea1BhC6ARIsAEOG5pw5Dqcp4NswnLKS5Iiu-0roKERqK6zefZ2QBuTQoIs5KSj65lbyPtMaAjkZEALw_wcB
Any contribution you can make will go a long way in supporting this vital cause. Thank you for being part of this journey with me.
My Achievements
Thank you to my Sponsors
£1.31k
Just Giving
£122.08
Benjamin Allen
£118.72
Verity Cameron
Go Ben!! Best of luck x
£106
Laura
Good luck :)
£92.22
The Salty Badger
Go on big shag!
£53
Seb & Tor Johansson
Super proud of you mate! Amazing cause and we know you’re going to smash it. Lots of love, Seb & Tor
£40.28
Simon Tunnicliffe
Great cause and great feat! Good luck pal
£40.28
Benjy Skinner
Best of luck to you both!
£31.80
B Mass
Great effort mate, good luck out there!
£31.80
Chris Hodson
Go on lad 👊
£31.80
Nick Ferro
good luck
£31.80
Dan Ray
£5 for every minute under 4.30, and also to be the person who's donation tips you over your target so that I can steal your glory.
£31.80
The Hadleys
Good luck Ben!
£28.62
Louise Slade
Great cause Ben, every step is a positive step towards your goal - you’ll smash it!
£28.62
Josh
Great work Ballen
£28.62
Ian Cox
Gwarrrrn Ben!
£28.62
Charlie
£27
Pete
Best of Luck Ben. It'll get you ready for big pitch in the new year.
£27
Ian And Ann Bostock
Good luck
£27
Elliot Stoddart
Break a leg - but also don't 💪
£27
Pat Hardy
Congrats Ben! Mega achievement!
£25
Vicky Powell
Go smash it Bal! X
£21.20
Hammond
Good luck Bal
£21.20
Will Murray
Good luck pal x
£21.20
Ola
Good luck Bal!! We’re already very proud of you!
£21.20
John
Great work Ben, good luck!
£21.20
Christian Chess
Shamed it well done
£21.20
Flossie
Smashed it!
£21.20
Bado
Well done Ben, you smashed it! Cheers Bado
£21
Hannah Wynne
Good luck Ben!
£20
Pete Stanger
All the best, get pounding that pavement!
£20
David Fletcher
You can dooooo ittttt
£15.90
Chris Thorne
Good luck Ben!
£10.60
Pete Helme
£10.60
Craig Merrett
Good Luck Ben I hope it goes well!
£10.60
Catherine Houghton
£10.60
Anonymous
£10.60
Dave T
A great cause! All the best for tomorrow Ben.
