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But one ex-member of the armed forces is showing troops just how valued they are by embarking on a gruelling 84-mile coast-to-coat trek to raise money for the Help for Heroes charity, The Gazette reports.<\/p>\n
"I served eight years in the forces and count myself lucky to have got out with all my fingers and toes," explains 29-year-old David Beech.<\/p>\n
"This is our way of showing those still out there that we are thinking of them and supporting our troops."<\/p>\n
The ex-soldier served in both Iraq and Afghanistan during his five years in the Parachute Regiment and three in the Special Forces Support Group.<\/p>\n
Mr Beech, alongside 19 other north-east based trekkers, will begin the challenge on June 4th and has pledged a personal fundraising target of £2,000.<\/p>\n
Elsewhere in efforts to raise cash for Help for Heroes, sporty soldiers in Sheffield will be taking to the pitch on April 25th for a charity football match. <\/p>\n
Posted by Simon Williams<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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