Support our fundraiser in memory of Richard O Regan 23rd November 1978 - 4th June 2025
In Memory of Richard — A Short Service, a Lasting Impact
Richard O’Regan served from 1998 to 2003 as a proud member of the Territorial Army (TA), including a tour of duty in Iraq. His sense of duty, courage, and loyalty extended far beyond his years in uniform. Volunteering to serve overseas, Richard answered the call to stand shoulder to shoulder with his comrades — to give of himself in the name of something greater.
Like many who experience the realities of war, Richard returned home carrying invisible wounds. He battled post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) — a fight that demanded extraordinary strength. Tragically, during a period of PTSD psychosis, Richard lost his life.
This fundraiser is created in Richard’s memory: to honour his service, his kindness, and the laughter he brought to those around him. It’s also a call to raise awareness of the mental health struggles faced by veterans and reservists, and to support efforts that provide understanding, care, and hope to those still suffering.
By contributing, you’re helping to keep Richard’s spirit alive — turning his story into a source of healing and change for others.
Please join this cause through November by doing something that benefits your health each day in memory of Rich. This could be cutting out blue light after 8pm, taking a daily sauna, going for a daily sea swim or cutting our cakes. You could also do a mix of the above or join me in completing 15km’s swimming through November.
Thank you for helping us remember Richard, and for standing with those who continue to fight unseen battles.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 vital steps towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.
Thank you so much for your support.
Thank you to our Sponsors
£104
Lisa
£100
Jerry & Yvonne
£92
Penny Tunnell
£92
Peter Arbuthnott
£53
Mim
Go Lisa xxx
£53
Scoop Electrical Services
£53
Jean & Alan Berrill
£41
Emma
Good on you !
£35
Julie
Go Lisa and swim hard, a wonderful challenge for a fantastic cause, in memory of Rich.
£32
Tim Woodhead
£32
Andy Carmichael
£32
Nikki Gracey
Making every stroke count - huge well done Lisa x
£32
Lynette Mason
£32
Maxine Anderson
£32
Kim Wo G
£32
Fliss X
£30
Richard Way
Well done Lisa with all your support for such a great cause.
£29
Paula Nickson
Good luck and resilience Lisa. A thought provoking and meaningful choice.
£29
George Benson
£29
The Banbury Crew
Just keep swimming…..just keep swimming….Brilliant effort Lisa !
£27
Lucy V
Channel your inner Dory - Just keep swimming! x
£27
Tiffany Avery
£26
Tara
£26
Ant Mackenzie
Lisa this is a touching gesture in honour of your special friendship with Richard. xx
£25
Steven Lindsay
£25
Elaine & Guido
Well done on your swimathon in Richard’s memory 🏊♀️
£22
Lynsey Metcalfe
£22
Christine Eckersley
£22
Jane Shaker
Well done Lisa! That sea looked freeeezing!
£22
Lola
£22
Lisa Reade
£22
Natasha Walton
£20
Suzi Pegg
Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Hope the swimming is healing. Good luck with the challenge. Suzi x
£16
Lesley
£15
Emmie
Good luck! Hope to see you in the South Devon seas soon.
£15
Iris And Mayalyn
Dear Lisa ~ Well done for all your efforts, you're a STAR ! Richard is definiert not forgotten. His kind and open spirit is with us every single day ~ with love, Iris and Mayalyn
£11
Lisa Seymer
£11
Nicholas Witherick
Your Courage and determination is truly inspiring. Well done Lisa
£10
Becky Ward
Well done Lis xx
£6
Caroline Bell
£5
Rachel
It was lovely to meet you at Thurlestone Hotel. Keep up the good work!!
Missing Richard on a daily basis and will be thinking back to our gym, swim and sauna sessions as I swim. Every time I've swum outside in the last couple of months, a little white feather has landed on the water so watch out for the feathers if you decide to join me. Rich will be swimming with us.