Osagie Abifade

THE LONG MARCH HOME: MY 54-MILE PLEDGE TO VETERANS

THE MISSION

On June 7-8, 2025, I'll push beyond my limits in the legendary Cateran Yomp—a brutal 54-mile forced march through Scotland's unforgiving Perthshire highlands. 24 hours. No sleep. No surrender.

"In the military, we never leave anyone behind. As veterans, that promise doesn't expire."

WHY I'M MARCHING

As a HM Forces Veteran, I've seen comrades face battles that didn't end when they returned home:

The sergeant who lost his home after PTSD made civilian work impossible.
The young private who needed specialized equipment after losing limbs in combat.
The veteran's widow left with three children and nowhere to turn.

These are not just statistics. These are our brothers and sisters in arms.

The Army Benevolent Fund stood in the gap for them when no one else would. Now I'm standing up for the Fund.

THE CHALLENGE AHEAD

The Cateran Yomp is no ordinary charity walk:

54 miles of rugged Highland terrain.
6,562+ feet of brutal elevation.
Navigating through the darkness of night.
Physical exhaustion that tests the limits of endurance.
Weather conditions that can change in an instant.

But this temporary discomfort pales against the daily struggles of wounded veterans.

YOUR DONATION'S IMPACT

When you support my march, here's exactly what you're funding:

Donation	Direct Impact
£25	Provides a day of urgent housing support for a homeless veteran
£50	Funds specialized counselling for a service member battling PTSD
£100	Supplies essential household items for a family in crisis
£250	Contributes to mobility equipment for wounded personnel
£500	Covers emergency financial relief for a veteran's family

Donation

Direct Impact

£25

Provides a day of urgent housing support for a homeless veteran

£50

Funds specialized counselling for a service member battling PTSD

£100

Supplies essential household items for a family in crisis

£250

Contributes to mobility equipment for wounded personnel

£500

Covers emergency financial relief for a veteran's family

Last year alone, the Army Benevolent Fund helped over 60,000 members of our military family through their darkest hours.

THE COUNTDOWN HAS BEGUN

The clock is ticking. In just weeks, I'll face this challenge regardless of conditions—just as our veterans face their challenges every day, rain or shine.

"The true measure of a society can be found in how it treats those who have borne the battle."

MY PERSONAL PLEDGE

For every mile I complete, I'm personally donating £3 to the cause. That's £162 of my own commitment. (The 3 represents the symbols on my corps’ Identity/cap badge, (1) The Rearing Horse, (2) Chain, (3) Lightning Flash which symbolise (1) Power, (2) Control (3) Electrical Engineering. Feel free to guess the cap badge.

Will you match my determination with your generosity?

JOIN MY SUPPORT BATTALION

There are many ways to help:

DONATE NOW — Even small amounts make a profound difference.
SHARE MY PAGE — Help me reach those who care about our veterans.
CHALLENGE ME — Pledge a bonus for when I reach specific milestones.
MARCH ALONGSIDE — Join me virtually by walking a mile on June 7-8.

THE FINAL PUSH

When my legs are burning at mile 40, and every step feels impossible, knowing you're behind this mission will keep me moving forward.

Our veterans never quit on us. I won't quit on them. Will you stand with us?

DONATE TODAY and help ensure no veteran fights alone.

With deepest gratitude and respect,

Osagie Abifade
HM Forces Veteran
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"They stood up for us. Now we stand up for them."

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Thank you to my Sponsors

£32.23

Paul Crisp

Osagie/Marcus, wish you guys all the very best with this fantastic challenge which is for a fine cause. Good luck chaps,

£25

Craig Sutherland

Very impressed that you are taking on this challenge, Good Luck Osagie!

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Stewart Felstead

Hey Osagie, I think that what you and Marcus along with everyone else involved is amazing! Good luck, have a fantastic day and enjoy yourself

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Andrew Jordan

Happy yomping Osagie

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Sarah Goddard

£20

Adetunji Adeshina

£11.33

David Williams

£11.33

Eugene Abifade

£10

Marcus (on Behalf Of Josh And Zach).

Donation made by Marcus on behalf of Josh (Zach's buddy), who we met at Covent Garden on our epic 50K London training walk (thanks for the beer too Zach). Best of luck to Osagie, Marcus and the whole of team Oracle on this adventure, all in aid of a good cause.