Tom Cross

HELLO ALL!! I am raising 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 vital steps towards ensuring veterans can get the support they need.

I have already been on a hike up the Helvellyn peak in the Lake District, alongside a weekend hiking up peaks in the Glencoe region of Scotland. I will also be walking an additional 5 miles with my co-workers at Thales on Tuesday 31st March. 

Similarly to what I am sure many veterans experienced on the frontline, I have been doing the majority of my March in March with an injury, which is what I suspect to be a broken toe! However, through the (somewhat milder adoption) of the military mindset, I am pushing through and not letting it stop me! This has allowed me to reflect on what many servants of the Armed Forces, will have had to endure (only on an incomparable scale) - and for that I am grateful. 

Thank you so much for your support. It truly is a great cause. 

Please look at the photo for an action shot!!