A Bedford business is marking 25 years in the town by raising money for a veterans’ mental health charity through a month-long 100km challenge.
Lindström UK, based in Bedford, is supporting Combat Stress as part of its anniversary year, with two members of staff taking on demanding fundraising efforts throughout March.
One team member will cover 100km carrying 40kg, while the other will run the full 100km.
Month-long challenge
Rather than being completed in a single day, the challenge is spread across the month, testing endurance, discipline and commitment over time.
The fundraiser will support Combat Stress, the UK charity providing specialist mental health treatment and rehabilitation for former servicemen and women affected by trauma.
Taking part are Darren Dalton, a British Army veteran and Lindström UK’s QEHS and Compliance Manager, and Courtney Juggins, the company’s Internal Account Representative.
On their JustGiving page, Darren writes, ‘Being a veteran, Combat Stress charity has assisted many colleagues and friends over the years. It is the UK’s leading charity for veterans’ mental health.
‘For over a century, they’ve helped former servicemen and women deal with trauma-related mental health problems such as anxiety, depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
‘They’re on a mission to raise awareness that invisible injuries can be just as hard to cope with as physical ones. So when a veteran is having a tough time, they’re there to help them tackle the past and take on the future.’
Support for Armed Forces community
Lindström UK said the fundraiser also reflects its wider support for the Armed Forces community, for which it has received a Silver Award through the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.
The company described the challenge as part of its “We Care” culture and its commitment to supporting people both within the business and in the wider community.
You can support the fundraiser by donating at the team’s JustGiving page.
