gct, Author at Go Commando

Current Situation in Afghanistan

Current Situation in Afghanistan

“Go Commando recognises that the current situation in Afghanistan may be causing distress for many people – particularly those who served in Afghanistan, their friends, and families. Our thoughts are with those families who lost loves ones during the war in Afghanistan. Go Commando is here to support Royal Marines – both serving and former - and their families, If you, or someone you know, needs our help during this difficult time, please get in touch by calling us

THE GREAT SOUTH RUN 2021

THE GREAT SOUTH RUN 2021

All of the team at Go Commando are extremely proud to announce that STUART, ELISE, CLAIRE, ALEC & a last minute replacement OWEN (who kindly stepped in for GEORGIA) successfully completed the Great South Run, which took take place on Sunday 17th October in Portsmouth. We would like to take this opportunity to thank you all personally for selecting Go Commando as your charity, it will make a huge difference to our fundraising efforts, enabling us to continue

Lt Col Kevin De Val RIP

Lt Col Kevin De Val RIP

Our patron, Kevin de Val, passed away last week, after a long battle with cancer. As you will know, Kevin was a very proud retired Royal Marine, having served for 35 years, including Company Commander at 40 CDO and retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. He was a trustee of Go Commando since its inception in 2010 and has been a fantastic supporter of all RM families throughout the life of the charity and was passionate about the success of

BIG THANK YOU TO WESTFORD MECHANICAL

BIG THANK YOU TO WESTFORD MECHANICAL

We were delighted to receive the news that Westford Mechanical Limited have chosen GO COMMANDO as their charity of the year for 2020. Westford Mechanical Limited is an independent company based in Taunton with more than 17 years’ experience designing and installing commercial, domestic and industrial plumbing, heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems. John Fewings, Managing Director of Westford Mechanical writes: “As a company based in Taunton for more than 17 years, we have seen just how much the

THE GREAT NORTH RUN 2021

THE GREAT NORTH RUN 2021

We are delighted to announce that SCHMIDTY, LOUISE, AND JAY successfully completed the Great North Run 2021, raising in excess of £1700 between them, a truly impressive sum and far outstripping our original target. The Great North Run is the biggest half marathon in the UK and the World, with 57,000 runners taking part in the famous 13.1 mile UK half marathon; this year the course was altered to conform with COVID-19 restrictions, which made it even more

LACEY MAY STORY

LACEY MAY STORY

LACEY MAY Our family are blessed with 3 beautiful children 2 girls and 1 boy. When our third child was born unfortunately she was starved of oxygen, and struggled with her first few days of life, due to brain damage which has caused Quadriplegic Spastic Cerebral Palsy and Epilepsy. Lacey-May has found life challenging, but with her support network and positive bubbly personality she strives for a happy healthy future. She has undergone many surgeries

LAURA – CLIMBING THE HILL

LAURA – CLIMBING THE HILL

Laura's Story It was a normal day in Laura's life. The weather that day was amazing, a beautiful cold but sunny winters day. Laura, Arron & Ava were busily preparing for a wonderful Christmas, life was great in the Winter household! Aaron headed off to the gym at Norton Manor Camp and Laura was preparing for work. It was 4:30 now and Laura hadn't heard from Aaron, this was particularly unusual as Aaron was a stickler

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