Michael's Falklands Yomp.

Fundraising for The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund
£7,089
raised of £10,000 target
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Falklands Yomp, 8 February 2017
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

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We provide welfare support to serving & ex-RAF & their families

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We are a group of business friends that all support the good work of the RAF and have come together to replicate the 1982 yomp across the Falkland Islands, famously undertaken by 45 Commando during the Falklands Conflict. 

All monies raised will go towards the excellent works of the RAF Benevolent Fund. The Fund helps past and present service men and women (and their dependents) recover from injuries sustained during active service, from WWII through the Falklands to more recent action in Iraq and Afghanistan.  They provide practical and emotional assistance and help veterans find new paths and purpose after an early end to their RAF careers.  Examples of their work can be found at www.rafbf.org

The Falkland’s Yomp is a physically demanding 120km treck across difficult terrain consisting of peat bog, tussock grass and rock in winds typically in excess of 20mph.  We will set off from the port of San Carlos on the west coast of East Falkland on 9th February, 2015, arriving in Stanley around five days later.  We will camp out and use sheepsheds and outhouses for overnight rest.  Whilst nothing can truly replicate the difficulties our armed forces endured to liberate these islands, the expedition is still a unique challenge and we hope that you will do what you can to support this excellent charity.

We will be posting a blog to keep you informed of the progress of our fundraising effort and the challenge itself.

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The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund

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RCN 1081009
The Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund is the RAF's leading welfare charity, providing financial, practical and emotional support to all members of the RAF family. We are here to help serving and former members of the RAF, as well as their partners and dependants, whenever they need us.

Donation summary

Total raised
£7,088.64
+ £337.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,088.64
Offline donations
£4,000.00

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