Hetherington

Here's a persuasive and heartfelt reason you can use or adapt to explain why you're running the Lytham 10K Windmill Remembrance Run for Combat Stress:

I'm running the Lytham 10K Windmill Remembrance Run for Combat Stress because I believe no veteran should ever feel alone in their battle with mental health. While their service may have ended, their struggles often continue long after the uniform comes off.

Combat Stress is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health, helping former servicemen and women deal with conditions like PTSD, anxiety, and depression—often invisible wounds that can be just as devastating as physical ones.

This run isn't just about

Absolutely — here’s a continuation of that persuasive reason, adding more emotional depth and a clear call to action:

Far too many veterans return home only to face a new battle—one that’s silent, isolating, and often misunderstood. They’ve faced horrors most of us couldn’t imagine, and yet when the parades are over and the medals are packed away, many are left to struggle in silence.

Combat Stress provides life-saving support through therapy, counselling, and a community that understands the unique mental health challenges veterans face. They don’t just offer treatment—they offer hope, dignity, and a path forward.

This run is my way of showing that we haven’t forgotten. That behind every statistic is a real person—a father, mother, friend, brother or sister—who deserves better than to suffer alone.

By supporting my 10K run, you're not just donating money. You're standing with every veteran who’s ever felt abandoned, unheard, or unseen. You're helping someone find light in the darkest moments.

Please give whatever you can. Help me turn remembrance into action—one mile, one message, one life at a time.