Gruelling march to help wounded

ROYAL Marines will carry out a gruelling march to raise money for their wounded comrades.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Jun 2015, 11:36 BST
Royal Marines Graham Evans and Gary Fazackerley taking part in a previous Yomp from Brighton the ChichesterRoyal Marines Graham Evans and Gary Fazackerley taking part in a previous Yomp from Brighton the Chichester
Royal Marines Graham Evans and Gary Fazackerley taking part in a previous Yomp from Brighton the Chichester

A team of more than 80 Royal Marines, former Royal Marines, wives, mums and supporters are taking part in the 50/50 Yomp for the charity Help Our Wounded Royal Marines and Supporting Arms.

They will be leaving Brighton Pier on Saturday, July 4, for the start of a 50-mile march carrying 50lbs in weight along the south coast.

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The Yomp will pass through Southwick and Shoreham before arriving at Worthing Pier around 10.30am then continue on to Littlehampton and Chichester.

After spending the night at Lakeside Holiday Park, the team will then continue to Havant on Sunday, July 5, aiming to arrive at the Ship Inn at 4pm.

Organiser Dave Lilburn said: “The team will be met by the new Brighton mayor in the morning to start this gruelling challenge for us.

“The Yomp is over two days, carrying 50lbs in weight in aid of our wounded Royal Marines.”

For more, visit the Facebook page www.facebook.com/HelpOurWounded

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