Six Men of Gwent are getting ready to complete a half marathon challenge in aid of the Healing The Wounds charity.
The six are all soldiers with the Royal Monmouthshire Royal Engineers, based in Cwmbran.
They will be taking part in the Cardiff half marathon on Sunday (October 16).
The team leader is Lance Corporal Graham Betty, who said the soldiers were looking forward to raising money for Healing The Wounds, the Welsh charity which helps treat victims of PTSD, post traumatic stress disorder.
“We’ve been in training for this and are relishing the challenge,” Lance Corporal Betty said.
The team members are – Sapper Mark Smith, Lance Corporal Graham Betty (PTI), Sergeant Rod Williams, Sapper Barry Saunders, Sapper Neil Rees, Corporal Roy Godwin and Lance Corporal Tony Webb.
Lance Corporal Betty added: “We decided to raise money for Healing The Wounds after reading about the great work it does helping to treat PTSD victims.
“They are based in Wales, which means that victims of PTSD get treated here, as opposed to having to travel to other area of the UK. The charity is doing great work and fully deserves our support.
Kevin Richards, executive director and founder of Healing The Wounds, said: “I wish the men all the best on their run on Sunday. I’d also like to thank them for making the effort to help Healing The Wounds. Their efforts are greatly appreciated.”
The Healing The Wounds charity was set up in January 2010 to help provide PTSD treatment for members of the armed forces and veterans. It aims to set up a Welsh base for the treatment of PTSD. It is already arranging treatment courses and building a team of counsellors who can treat PTSD.
Donations can be made:
By post:
To make your donation by post, please send a cheque payable to Healing The Wounds, together with your name address and post code to enable us to claim gift aid, to Healing The Wounds, Office 26, Enterprise Centre, Bryn Road, Tondu, Bridgend, CF32 9BS.
Give in person at Barclays Bank.
Call into any branch of Barclays and pay your donation into this account:
Healing The Wounds
Sort code: 20-84-41
Account number: 90516929
The charity’s website is at http://www.healingthewounds.co.uk/
