{"id":3100,"date":"2015-05-27T18:51:33","date_gmt":"2015-05-27T18:51:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?3100"},"modified":"2015-05-27T18:51:33","modified_gmt":"2015-05-27T18:51:33","slug":"disabled-veteran-breaks-world-record-to-raise-funds-for-charity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/disabled-veteran-breaks-world-record-to-raise-funds-for-charity\/","title":{"rendered":"Disabled veteran breaks world record to raise funds for charity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A disabled ex-army corporal has broken a world record in aid of the military charity SSAFA, it has been revealed.<\/p>\n<p>Andy McIntosh, 42 from Strathaven near Glasgow, drove a mobility scooter from John O'Groats to Land's End in 16 days and eight hours &ndash; the shortest time ever.<\/p>\n<p>He started on May 5th, and eventually went on to travel 1,000 miles, from John O'Groats to Land's End.<\/p>\n<p>This meant that Mr McIntosh beat the current world record, which stood at 24 days and nine hours, by an incredible 8 days and one hour.<\/p>\n<p>The record is currently being verified by the Guinness Book of World Records.<\/p>\n<p>Mr McIntosh is originally from Manchester and shortly after leaving the army, he discovered he had a highly rare and inoperable vascular condition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>This means that his blood is severely restricted because many of his veins and arteries have disintegrated, which impede his ability.<\/p>\n<p>His current challenge was carried out as part of a bid to raise donations for several military charities that have supported him including SSAFA, Poppy Scotland, ABF The Soldiers' Charity, Erskine and Soldiers off the Streets.<\/p>\n<p>After completing his challenges, Mr McIntosh, said: &quot;The last 16 days have been breath-taking for me' I have seen such amazing and varied scenery and met some remarkable people. 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