Sunday 14th June
This June marks the 80th anniversary of the British Commandos formation and Baz Gray will be running 80 miles non-stop around Dartmoor in recognition of that milestone and raising funds for the Royal Marines Charity. Local resident Baz Gray has served as a Royal Marines Commando for 26 years.
Commandos are trained to the highest of standards, meeting the toughest requirements and are still considered one of the most elite fighting forces on the planet. It is that ethos Baz will be displaying during this commemorative run on Sunday 14th June. Running 80 miles in one go is by no means an easy feat but it will also be done on an iconic Royal Marine training ground, Dartmoor.
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You can donate to the RM Charity in support of Baz's run here:
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/bazgray-commando80
The Royal Marines Charity
The Royal Marines Charity depends on the public’s goodwill and generosity to fund our work, but the COVID-19 crisis has devastated our fundraising capability, as we have had to cancel all our major events. This total shutdown for the foreseeable future, alongside the downturn in trust grants, private and corporate donations and investment income all threaten our continued ability to deliver our support. This comes at the very time that we face increasing demand on our services. We have cut costs and furloughed staff, but without new fundraising we only have enough unrestricted funds to last until May 2021.Our priority now in the charity is to continue to provide support to the vulnerable members of our community, those suffering from the economic and social impacts of coronavirus and particularly those who may have even greater troubles due to the social distancing measures now imposed. We are confident that we are alleviating pressure on the NHS and government as we meet needs from those battling isolation in old age, mental ill-health and addiction, medical discharge, unemployment and poverty. We know from the government-approved impact measures we use that we can turn every £1 donated into £3 of value delivered, so every little helps.
Jonathan Ball - CEO Royal Marines Charity