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Nine Royal Marines are speed marching from Wotton Bassett to a Staffordshire War Memorial in an effort to raise money for the Royal British Legion.<\/p>\n

The men, who are currently deployed in Afghanistan, aim to collect £5,000 for completing the 100-mile trek to the National Memorial Arboretum.<\/p>\n

Those participating are looking to garner cash for the organisation – which also runs the Poppy Appeal – as it helps injured servicemen and women.<\/p>\n

Lance Corporal Robert French, who is one of those taking part in the fundraising, said: "Without the help that the Royal British Legion provides these lads and their families, [they] would find it a lot harder to recuperate."<\/p>\n

David Trippett, Dan Lomas, Josh Watts, Jimmy Flurey, Ted Lucas, Scotty Everleigh, David Taggart and Azza Bailey are the other people looking to complete the challenge.<\/p>\n

The official poppy single this year is by Abi Phillips and is called Coming Home.<\/p>\n

For those who want to donate money to the marines, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Posted by Trevor Smith
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