8 Training Battalion REME

The Medicine Ball Challenge

One in four adults experience mental illness, and many more of us know and care for people who do. Talking openly about we feel can help.

The challenge involves cuffing a 3kg Medicine Ball to my wrist for 7 days. It may not sound that heavy but being tied to the medicine ball continuously for 7 days is a significant burden. The ball becomes a physical, visual and tangible representation of the invisible burden of mental health so many of us can experience.

The challenge raises money for the following charities. Any support you can offer will be gratefully received and split evenly between the causes.

ABF The Soldiers' Charity

Combat Stress

My Updates

The MBC Returns!

On 27 May - 16 Jun, the MBC will be in MOD Lyneham. With volunteers from all across the Battalion, we hope to raise £500 to this extremely worthy cause.

POC: Cpl Liam Dennison (9Pl).

No 'I' in Team!

To raise awareness even further, this years Med Ball Challenge will be completed by various members of 8 Training Battalion REME, with Normandy Coy, 12Pl heading the event. 


Thank you to my Sponsors

£100

Nathan Buckley

£26

David Thompson

£20.80

Brad Thompson

£20.80

Matthew Thompson

£15.60

Brandon Todd

£15.60

Nathan Buckley

£15.60

Liam Dennison

£10.40

Daniel Buchanan

£10

Rachel Ogden

Good luck Liam and the rest of the team! A very worthwhile cause

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