Charity dinner raises £3,700 for wounded soldiers

A black tie charity dinner has helped to raise £3,700 for the Help for Heroes organisation.

The event, held by former soldier Gregg McLeod, will go towards assisting members of the armed forces who have been wounded while serving on the frontline, Chester First reports.

Attendees at the event – which was held at Doubletree by Hilton in Chester – were treated to a three-course meal, chocolate fountain, casino entertainment and a showcase of the talents of a professional singer.

A charity auction was also held, which saw people win prizes including a meal at the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse, Bar and Grill at the hotel.

But this is not the first time Mr McLeod – who received two awards for his bravery while serving in Afghanistan – has helped the charity’s fundraising efforts. In January 2010, he ran a marathon and a half to help raise cash for the cause.

He said: "It is all too often you hear in the media about the deaths of our young servicemen and women. Yet we rarely hear about those who survive with horrific, life-altering injuries."

Meanwhile, the Gazette recently reported that former soldier David Beech is set to embark on an 84-mile coast-to-coast trek to raise money for Help for Heroes.

Posted by Simon Williams