You all know how committed I am to the Gurkha Welfare Trust.
To this end, 6 serving Gurkhas and an ex-Gurkha Officer will be walking the Gurkha Highlander Way, from Mallaig to Stonehaven, 11th - 19th August.
I've got the easy bit - I just have to drive the mini-bus, generously donated by Arnold Clark.
In past years upwards of GBP50,000 has been raised and we would hope to reach at least this target.
The official start is Saturday 9th August at the War Memorial at Prestonpans at 4pm, when we will all parade and receive the first cheque of the campaign from Mary Yorkston, a Trefoil Trust committee member. If you are in the area, come along and get a cup of tea.
Thereafter you can take pictures of us at Mallaig at 10am on Monday 9th. August and at 6pm at the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge on Wednesday 11th. August, where we will be laying a wreath. With any luck there will be a piper - fingers crossed.
Prince Charles is the Patron of the Gurkha Welfare Trust and Colonel in Chief of the Royal Gurkha Rifles. Prince Harry, when interviewed about his time in Afghanistan, specifically mentioned the Gurkhas he served with.
If you can help in any way, please do so. Donate online at http://www.gwt.org.uk
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