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Sunderland Prison Officer Raises Funds for Veterans' Retreat with 10-Mile Run

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Sunderland prison officer Chris Graham, 39, is aiming to raise £2,500 for Veterans Coastal Retreats, a charity set up by Richard Perkins, a serving member of the Coldstream Guards, to provide a free holiday home for ex-service personnel and their families. The charity highlights the difficulties many veterans face in transitioning back to civilian life after experiencing traumatic events during their service. Chris's inspiration for the charity comes from his work with former military personnel in the Prison Service, where he has seen firsthand the impact of their experiences. He hopes to raise additional funds by running The Wall, a 70-mile ultra-marathon from Carlisle Castle to the Millennium Bridge in Gateshead, on June 18.

Key Takeaways:

  • Chris Graham, a 39-year-old prison officer from Sunderland, is raising £2,500 for Veterans Coastal Retreats to support veterans' transition back to civilian life.
  • The charity, founded by Richard Perkins, aims to provide a free holiday home for ex-service personnel and their families.
  • Chris's inspiration for the charity comes from his work with former military personnel in the Prison Service, where he has seen the impact of their experiences on their mental health and wellbeing.
  • Chris has also set his sights on running The Wall, a 70-mile ultra-marathon from Carlisle Castle to the Millennium Bridge in Gateshead, on June 18, to raise further funds.
  • Chris's JustGiving page is available for donations: http://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/chrisgrahamvcr.
  • Richard Perkins, the founder of Veterans Coastal Retreats, is currently serving in the Coldstream Guards and aims to raise an initial £10,000 for the charity.

Statistics:

  • £2,500: The target fundraising amount for Chris Graham for Veterans Coastal Retreats.
  • £2,000: The initial amount Chris Graham has so far raised for Veterans Coastal Retreats.
  • £10,000: The target fundraising amount for Richard Perkins for Veterans Coastal Retreats.
  • 70 miles: The distance of The Wall ultra-marathon Chris Graham is aiming to complete on June 18.
  • 100%: The percentage of donations that go directly to the charity, as Chris Graham has waivered all fees on his JustGiving page.

Sources:

  • (http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/revealed-what-happened-to-the-sunderland-orphanage-boy-who-pleaded-not-to-be-forgotten-in-touching-letter-3669859)
  • (http://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/people/sunderland-afc-stars-lynden-gooch-and-carl-winchester-discuss-the-importance-of-opening-up-on-visit-to-matchday-mental-health-hub-3671794)

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