Michael Parker

I've created this page to make a difference in the lives of soldiers, veterans and their families.

I'm inspired by the work of the Army Benevolent Fund and wanted to support them by raising money as part of my participation in 2026 TCS London Marathon. The ABF is the Army's national charity, supporting individuals and families as well as other leading charities to ensure help is there for soldiers, for life. Last year, they supported individuals aged from just 1 day old to 104 years old. You can read more of their stories here.

Please help me help them by giving whatever you can using the 'donate' button. The more people that know about ABF, the greater their impact, so please also spread the word by sharing my page with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!

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Could help pay for adapting a disabled veteran's home to increase their independence

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Could help towards care home fees for an elderly veteran who can no longer live at home

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Could help pay for training that gives a veteran the skills to pursue a new career

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Could help towards paying essential utility bills for a veteran struggling to meet the cost of living

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So this is me - my name is Michael but most people call me Mike. Actually, that’s a lie - most people call me CG or more formally Chaplain General. I’m the 26th incumbent of this post since 1796, but almost certainly the first to take on the London Marathon while serving. 2026 will be my 26th year of service in the Army, what better way to mark this than by running 26 miles. Over the coming months I hope to share something of my journey to 26 with you. In doing so, perhaps you will join me in raising funds for the Army’s national charity - the Army Benevolent Fund. Supporting them so they can support the whole Army family.

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