Ex-paratrooper raises £500k as he completes 19,000-mile coastline charity walk

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Summary:

  • Ex-paratrooper Chris successfully completes a 19,000-mile charity walk along the UK coastline.
  • Chris's journey started as a personal quest for healing from anxiety and depression.
  • The charity walk raised an impressive £500k, surpassing the original goal of £100,000.
  • Chris's solo journey demonstrates the transformative power of being outdoors.

Nothing, nothing for that. And one final thing I just want to congratulate Chris, because he started this on his own. I know how great it is. I was suffering with anxiety and depression at the time. I'd been in a power shoot regiment before this. I was a single parent, I had a bit of a wobble if you like. I needed to make a drastic change, and the one place that did that for me was when I was outside, whether it be surfing or just running along the coast or cycling.


So, why the UK coastline?


I knew that I needed to be outside, so why not UK coastline? I couldn't afford anything else. We're still rising at the moment, but I know we've just found out today that we're over half a million. So the original goal was 100,000, so to say that I'm chuffed is an understatement.

I'm going to be able to do that. I'm going to be able to do that. I'm going to be able to do that. I'm going to be able to do that. I'm going to be able to do that. I'm going to be able to do that. I'm going to be able to do that.


Chris's incredible determination and commitment have paid off, as he raises a staggering £500k by completing his 19,000-mile charity walk along the UK coastline. From battling anxiety and depression to embarking on this journey solo, Chris has proven that the great outdoors can be transformative. His achievement surpassing the initial goal is a testament to the power of perseverance and the support of those who rallied behind him.

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