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Indicating Full
12th Jun 2013, 21:10
Apologies if this has already been posted but I'm surprised that this event has not had more publicity to date.

Former Chinook crewman Ben Greer is part way through a challenge to walk a mile for every serviceman killed in Afghanistan carrying the weight of a serviceman with kit; that amounts to 440 miles carrying a 100kg pack. Regrettably events in Afghanistan , and Woolwich, mean that Ben will now walk an extra 4 miles. The website will soon reflect an extra leg at Brize Norton on 16 July.

The challenge is as much about raising awareness as raising cash and I would urge you to support forthcoming events in any way you can as the challenge reaches its climax.

details can be found at The Big Lift (http://www.thebiglift.co.uk)

IF

TomJoad
12th Jun 2013, 21:21
What an outstanding aim. Will gladly support. :D:D:D:D

smujsmith
12th Jun 2013, 21:57
Indicating Full,

Thanks for the heads up on this one. Site visited and duty done. Well worth supporting.

Smudge

Qfeye
12th Jun 2013, 22:21
I believe he's coming near where I work. Made contact. Will support the best we can. Huge effort. Well done!

Field44
21st Jul 2013, 16:45
Just finished today. From Sky
News:

Afghan Charity Trek: Ex-Airman On 444 Mile Walk (http://news.sky.com/story/1118544/afghan-charity-trek-ex-airman-on-444-mile-walk)

Well done Ben, fantastic effort!