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Young Soldier Runs London Marathon for SSAFA Charity

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Marco Turnbull, a 19-year-old Royal Engineer Regiment soldier from Ilkley, will be running the London Marathon on April 23rd to raise money for SSAFA, a charity that provides lifelong support to those who have served or who are serving in the British Armed Forces and their families. Marco, who has seen the impact of PTSD and trauma firsthand in his own family, aims to raise £2,000 for SSAFA to support those who may need their help in the future.

Key Takeaways:

  • Marco Turnbull, a 19-year-old soldier, is running the London Marathon on April 23rd to raise money for SSAFA, a charity that provides lifelong support to those who have served or who are serving in the British Armed Forces and their families.
  • Marco aims to raise £2,000 for SSAFA to support those who may need their help in the future, as he has seen the impact of PTSD and trauma firsthand in his own family.
  • Marco is currently stationed at RAF Wyton in Cambridgeshire, and is hoping his hometown will join in the support to help him raise as much money as possible for SSAFA.
  • To help raise funds, Marco has come up with novel ideas including running a cute pet competition on Instagram and washing cars at work.
  • Marco's brothers are helping to support him by taking bets on where he will be sick in the race, which they have nicknamed "The Green Mile".

Statistics:

  • £2,000: The amount Marco aims to raise for SSAFA.
  • 1885: The year SSAFA was founded.
  • 19: Marco's age as he runs the London Marathon.
  • 26: The distance of the London Marathon course.
  • 23rd April: The date of the London Marathon.
  • RAF Wyton: The current base where Marco is stationed.
  • £: Kept open for donation

Sources:

  • [SSAFA's website](https://www.ssafa.org.uk/)

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