Rod's Story
My partner Ryan and I will be doing a charity sky dive next year in June 2024, my dads birthday, to raise money for Combat Stress.
This is a cause that is especially dear to my heart, the story behind why I want to raise money for this charity comes down to one man, Rod Moore, my dad. He served in the army for 22 years, predominantly in the Royal Green Jackets but eventually made his way to the SAS for the last couple years of his army career. My dad was a completely unstoppable force and one of a kind. 10 years after leaving the military he was watching a documentary on Northern Ireland (one of places he served) which triggered server PTSD. He had many symptoms which included nightmares, sleepwalking, mood swings, he was irritable, and always on edge, a way for him to deal with these symptoms was to drink heavily. He delt with his symptoms this way for around 10 years, until one of my friend’s dad’s suggested Combat Stress to him, in which he was able to go away into a safe environment with therapist who specialise in PTSD treatment. It was somewhere he always spoke highly of as it almost looked and felt like a military base with likeminded people. After his second 6 week stay with them, he was doing so much better and even stopped drinking. Unfortunately, for my dad it was too late, he had done far too much damage to his body over the years and on the 5th of March 2019 he passed away due to organ failure which we believe was cause by the heavy alcoholism. I want as many service men and women to find help as soon as their symptoms start and ensure there is more funding for therapy and group sessions. If my dad had learnt about Combat Stress earlier in his journey, it could have made the word of difference to his physical and mental health.
Please donate if you can as even if it’s just £1 as it can change someone’s life forever! If you’re unable to donate, please share so my dad’s story can reach as many people as possible and hopefully help at least one person.
My Achievements
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Self donated
Raised £250
Raised £500
Raised £750
Reached Fundraising Goal
Created a Team
Completed my challenge
Thank you to my Sponsors
£415
Debitam
£106
Lee Horton
We are so proud of you & Hannah for your achievements to date. Your Dad would be so proud. I miss your Dad & I wish we could've helped him & you girls more in recognising the struggles & demons he was facing. I genuinely believe his time at CS helped him immensely & gave you girls a little more time with him. Sadly not enough. What you are doing in your Dads memory shows that he brought up smashing girls. Thoughtful, considerate & brave. Good luck with the challenge. Keep us posted on the date & location, as we would love to come and support you on the day. Love Lee & Kelly xx
£53
Kerry Moore
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Hannah Moore
Good luck x
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Sam Proctor
Great idea Kerry and Ryan. You will love it. Look forward to seeing pictures of you both swooping down like eagles! I know you're Da is proud of you and Hannah. Thank you for supporting this wonderful charity. Miss you Rod you were one in a million.
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Ryan Gadd
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Shaynee Burchell
I am so proud of you, And I know your dad would be too. Go smash it girl. Love you so much. Xx
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Anonymous
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Becca & James
Good luck Kerry, I know this is really important to you. Just £20 to go! Lots of love Becca & James
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David Owen
Your dad would be very very proud. Good luck!!
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Mandy Mcbride
Hi Kerry, I worked with your Dad in London. He was an amazing guy, a true gentleman. I was so sad to hear of his passing. Good luck with your skydive! Xx
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The Rustic Grove
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Sue Westmacott
Made me cry reading your story miss our Rod every day . Good sky dive to you both and for raising so much money Rods so proud so am I love to you both Aunty Sue xx
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Sharkeyes
Smash it.
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Mason Max
£20.90
Anonymous
Love you
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Niesha & Luke Hill
Good luck Kerry & Ryan!! You will love it xx
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Charlotte Mcglynn
Good luck Kerry! Xx
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Ben
All the best of luck Kerry x
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Jordan Orme
All the best!
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Billie White
You got this gurllll 😘
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Claire Pendrigh
Good luck Kerry xx
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Louise Walker
No one should suffer 💔 good luck with you sky dive x
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Grant Williams
Smash it
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Anonymous
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Laura Westmacott
Good luck
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Gemma
Good luck guys 🤍🤍
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All the best, Kerry Dave