My Activity Tracking
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My target 100 mi
Why I’m Taking On 10 Miles Every Week in March for Combat Stress 🇬🇧
In March, I’ll be completing 10 miles every week in support of Combat Stress.
Ten miles isn’t an extreme physical challenge. For me, that’s not the point.
The real challenge for many veterans begins long after service ends. PTSD, anxiety, depression and trauma don’t disappear when the uniform comes off. For some, that battle can last years even decades.
As a veteran, I understand the pressures that service life brings and the impact it can have. I’ve seen first-hand how important it is that support exists and that it’s accessible when someone finally decides to reach out.
Combat Stress provides specialist treatment and support to former servicemen and women across the UK. They deal with the hidden wounds of war the injuries you can’t always see.
Throughout March, I’ll be completing 10 miles every week — sometimes in one go, sometimes spread across a few days — fitting it around work and family life. I’ll also be going live on Facebook during some of the miles to talk openly about why this matters and to help raise awareness.
This fundraiser isn’t about how fast I run or how far I can go.
It’s about:
- Raising awareness of veteran mental health
- Encouraging conversations
- Making sure no veteran feels alone
- Raising vital funds for specialist support
If you’re able to donate, no matter the amount, it genuinely makes a difference.
And if you can’t donate, sharing this page helps more than you know.
We don’t leave people behind.
Thank you for your support.
Paul Ackland
Support my March in March
This year I will be taking on March in March to raise vital funds for life-changing mental health treatment for veterans.
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.
I’m taking on March in March to help take vital steps towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.
Thank you so much for your support and together we march!
My Achievements
Uploaded profile pic
Shared page
Self donated
Raised £250
Raised £500
Raised £750
Reached fundraising goal
Created a team
Completed my challenge
Thank you to my Sponsors
£121.90
Jason West
£106
Mrs Christine Ackland
Proud mum
£65
Luci “the Best Cro In Hampshire”
£53.32
Alastair Hill
£53.32
Gary D
£53.32
American John
Admire your dedication to your fellow service members, Paul.
£50
Teresa Collins
£49.09
Paul Ackland
£44
Ria Parry-norton
Excellent work Ackers, a fantastic cause and lovely to join you today on your mission!
£40
Sam, Sue, Ruth, Geoff, John And Jenny
£35.38
Richard Cohen
£35.38
Keith Parker
£32.23
Richard Daniels
£27.05
Adrian
£27.05
Phil B
Ackers - presumably you will set off on the left, then follow with the right, right? Enjoy the day and keep the blisters at bay :-) Phil B
£27.05
Dave Anderson
Well in Akers 💪🏻💪🏻
£25
Fidge
Good on ya Fella 👍👍
£25
Chas
One foot in front of the other Ackers - then repeat. Great charity and great effort. Good luck mate :-)
£21.84
Stuart Mcnee
£21.84
George And Toni
£21.84
Jonathan Walcroft
£20.79
Jayne Dixon
Bravo mon frère 👏
£20.79
Richard Sussex
£20.79
Martyn Rosewell
£20.79
Justin Davies
£20
Paul Turner
Well done mate - Great Effort x
£20
Nathan Harrison
£20
Anne James
Thinking of you on your journey Paul . Love you lots from Auntie Nancy
£19
Julia Macritchie
£11.33
Jill Loveridge
Well done Paul such a good cause xx
£11.33
Mark Parry-norton
Just glad no month’s rhyme with yomp!
£11.33
Tina Tolley
What an achievement Paul. You should be very proud of yourself. Have loved to watch in your journey. X
£11.33
Helen Walker
£11.33
Laurena
£11.33
Anna Dominy
£11.33
Dan Curtis
£11.33
Jane Offord
Amazing work my friend 💪
£11.33
Anonymous
£11.33
Sarah Misselbrook
£11.33
Wessy
Fair play - great cause 👏👏
£11.33
Natasha Garforth
Well done Ackers! You’re doing amazing! Xx
£11.33
Iain Galloway
Worthy cause, well done Paul.
£11.33
Anna Drozdowska
£10
Karen Ayles
Good luck Paul. What a great cause x
£10
Teresa Hooper
£10
Paul Ellis
Good luck Paul, great cause
£10
Penny Spake
£6.11
