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LOCAL MAN TO UNDERTAKE 5 MARATHONS IN 5 DAYS
FOR PROJECT 65 — THE VETERANS CHARITY
Peter Jones, from Langport, has decided to take part in a 132.5 mile super challenge in aid of Project 65 — The Veterans Charity.
He will be taking part in THE FORCES MARCH 2011, one of the UK’s toughest challenge events which was created to unite civilians with personnel from the military and emergency services to raise vital funds for the care and support of UK armed forces heroes and forces families. THE FORCES MARCH retraces the route taken by men of the newly formed 6th Airborne Division on a now legendary training march from Devon to Wiltshire in 1942.
Running or walking, Pete Jones will cover at least 26.2 miles a day on five consecutive days starting in llfracombe, North Devon on Wednesday 25th May and will finish at The Forces Festival in Bulford, Wiltshire on Sunday 29th May. Entry details and additional information can be found at www.forcesmarch.org.uk
I spent over 29 happy years in the Royal Navy during which time I served in the Falklands on HMS Coventry, also in support of Bosnia and the gulf conflicts. I feel this is a very worthwhile cause and seeing what the men and women of the services do today makes me very humble and proud, anything I can do to support their sacrifices is very much in my mind. Please if you can assist “ you can sponsor me at http://www.justgiving.com/Peter-Jones6 ”.
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For further information or an interview with Peter Jones:
Please contact:
· Pete on 01458251486 or 01823652513 or email suepete@sky.com
· Danny Greeno, Chief Executive of Project 65 on 07595 186838 or email
Notes to Editors:
About Peter Jones
I am a 57 year old male ex serviceman. Left the RN in 1998 having served 29 years.
The forces march starts on the 25th May 2011 which is the 29th anniversary of the sinking of HMS Coventry, which I was serving on at the time and lost a few good friends.
This is my opportunity to give something to those Falklands veterans as well as those from all other conflicts including those of today. I feel strongly that the support our service personnel of today are getting and the awards they get do not match the sacrifices they are making. Anything I can do to help is a mere pittance to the good life the forces gave me. I only have a small circle of friends and I need to raise at least £1000 so if you can put in a small article I would appreciate it.
I currently run with Langport Runners and have run over thirty marathons in the last seven years. I organize the local Langport Runners races with a team of helpers as well as organizing the training for the junior section of the club.
About Project 65
ProjeCT 65 — The Veterans Charity is a military charity which was founded in 2008 to raise funds for the care and support of wounded armed forces personnel.
Our aims are simple:
· To raise the profile and funding of major organisations that provide the vital care and support for those affected during the service of their country
· To promote the efficiency of Her Majesty’s Armed Forces
· To support our armed forces veterans and families of the armed forces community
Every pound raised by ProjeCT 65 — The Veterans Charity will make a difference to the amount of money we can provide for our chosen beneficiaries and will enable them to continue providing the vital care and support they give to individuals and families affected by injury or trauma as a result of service in the UK armed forces. These do not just include the current and recent conflicts in Iraq or Afghanistan but also Kosovo, Bosnia, Northern Ireland, The Falklands, Borneo, Aden, Korea and of course WWII.
More information about the charity and how you can help or get involved can be found at www.project65.net
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