Fundraising
Battle Proms: Summer 2010
Throughout the summer Combat Stress will be collecting at 
the 6 Battle Prom concerts held at: Burghley House 10th July, Blenheim Palace 17th July, Hatfield House 24th July, Highclere Castle 31st July, Borde Hill 7th August and Althorp Park 14th August. Last year staff and volunteers collected a fantastic £20,000. If you would like to help at any of the above concerts please contact Faye Waters on: 01372 587143.
E2 Entrepreneurs Exhibition - 16th until the 18th November
The Entrepreneurs Exhibition have generously chosen to support Combat Stress as one of the charity's to benefit from the profits at this years exhibition. E2 is one of the largest and most innovative events to be held during Global Entrepreneurship Week. The event will host a series of conferences and seminars such as Global Connections and Generation Inspiration. To find out more about this exciting exhibition in London please visit: www.entrepreneurs2010.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Entrepreneurs-Exhibition/143036219040623 and www.twitter.com/vulpineevents
15% Of Subscription Fees to Combat Stress - With Skilledexforces.com
Skilledexforces.com was created by Veterans, to give other Veterans support and ideas on setting up their own business and they have just launched a special membership area called 'Skilled Elite Club', where they are creating a database of self-employed veterans. Anyone that signs up will have 15% of their subscription fee donated to Combat Stress. For more information check out www.succeedafterservice.com
Royal Parks Half Marathon - 10th October - 25 Runners now recruited - Thank you
We have 25 places available for this Year's Royal Parks Half Marathon. This exciting course of 13.1 miles takes you through four of London's parks and past The London Eye, Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament to name but a few. The course is predominantly flat and is ideal for either experienced or first time half marathon runners. If you would be interested in running and raising money on behalf of Combat Stress then please contact Richard Howard on 01372 841624 or via email at richard.howard@combatstress.org.uk. As the charity pays for each place, we ask that runners who gain a place to raise a minimum of £250 through sponsorship. I look forward to hearing from you!
Walking the Essex Coast - 21st August to 29th August
Emily Oliver from the Mental Health Commissioning Team at Essex County Council is walking the Essex coastline from Manningtree to Maldon, completing the 133 miles in just 8 days. We wish Emily lots of luck with her walk and we hope the sunshines while she's on the road. If you would like to sponsor Emily please click the following link www.justgiving.com/Emily-Oliver
Half Ironman - June 2011
Daisy Rogers is participating in next year's Half Ironman on behalf of Combat Stress. This comprises of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike ride and then a half marathon! In preparation for this challenge Daisy has completed a sprint marathon and a 400 metre swim already. She is also taking part in the Olympic Triathlon on 26th September amongst other training events. If you would like to find out more about Daisy's exciting challenge then please visit her fundraising page at: http://www.justgiving.com/daisygivesitatri. Daisy has already raised over £1000 so is well on the way to achieving her fundraising target. Good luck Daisy!
Tony Martin and his Tank
Tony takes his very own Spartan tank to Veterans Days, fêtes and other events in the North West to raise funds for Combat Stress.
Tony, who is ex-Coldstream Guards, says:
"There is little awareness of the excellent work this charity does in helping former Service men and women whose lives have been affected by traumatic events. Yet public fundraising is, sadly, essential. So far, my display has met with approval from kids large and small!" Tony would welcome donations to his Justgiving site: http://justgiving.com/tonymartin1
Matt Reynolds - Tough Guy Challenge
Matt Reynolds an ex soilder with the US Army is aiming to fundraise for us throughout 2010, up until his main event the 'Tough Guy Challenge' in January 2011. Tough Guy is on a specially created plot of 150 acres with over 100 obstacles to contend with. Barb wire, Fire, Freezing water and Mud are just a few challenges that must be endured. If you would like to sponsor Matt please visit http://www.justgiving.com/ToughGuy2011MattReynolds
Because It's There - The Globe by Bike: 2010
Kevin Shannon will be leaving his home in Mobberley, Cheshire, and embarking on a solo zero emmission expedition to circumnavigate the globe by bicycle and boat. The expedition will take him three years to complete and cover approximately 38,000 miles of some of the harshest conditions and terrains on the planet. For more information, visit http://www.becauseitisthere.co.uk/. If you would like to sponsor Kevin, please visit: http://justgiving.com/becauseitisthere.