On the 31 January 2023, Sally embarked on her biggest Marathon Challenge so far.
The World Marathon Challenge saw competitors run 7 Marathons on 7 different continents in 7 days. Starting in Antarctica Sally ran in Cape Town, Perth, Dubai, Madrid and Fortaleza before completing her final marathon in Miami.
In doing so she continued to help break the stigma associated with mental ill health and raise funds for 7 incredible charities close to her heart through public donations.
More people have stood on top of Everest than have completed the World Marathon Challenge and Sally will became just the fifth British woman and 1st female military veteran to have undertaken this incredible achievement.
SUPPORT SALLY
Sally was raising money for the following 7 charities:
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The Duke of Edinburghs Award (DofE)
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The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA)
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Stars Appeal
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Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team (AFPST)
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Ripple Suicide Prevention
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Walking with the Wounded
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Scotty's Little Soldiers
Thanks to the generous donations from her partners, all logistical costs were paid for meaning all donations can go directly to these deserving charities.
JOIN SALLY
Inspired to do more than donate? Sally encouraged you to get involved and create your own 7 - 7 - 7 adventure.
The challenge was simple; all you need to do was run, walk, cycle, ski, scoot, horse ride, skate, wheel or use any human powered form of transport to move 7 km each day for 7 days whilst asking 7 people to sponsor you £7 each.
You can still do this to support Sally and help raise money by:
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COMPLETE 7 KM EVERY DAY FOR 7 DAYS
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FIND 7 PEOPLE TO SPONSOR YOU £7
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GET OUTSIDE AND ENJOY YOURSELF
Ask your sponsors to use the GiveStar donation link and get them to leave a note of your name with their donation.
Ripple Suicide Prevention
Ripple discretely intercepts harmful searches and provides signposting to 24/7, free mental health support at a time when people are most vulnerable.
Stars Appeal
The Stars Appeal is the NHS charity for Salisbury District Hospital.
Every day they help hundreds of patients at Salisbury Hospital and support the NHS staff who care for them.
Walking With the Wounded
Delivering employment, mental health, care coordination and volunteering programmes in collaboration with the NHS to get those who served, and their families, whether mentally, socially or physically wounded, back on their feet & making a positive contribution once more.
Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need.
CHARITY PARTNERS
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
The DofE are here to empower young people; to support them as they learn new skills, overcome obstacles, and build confidence and resilience.
Armed Forces Para-Snowsport Team
An independent service charity who exist to support the recovery of wounded, injured & sick military personnel & veterans.
Scotty's Little Soldiers
A charity dedicated to supporting bereaved military children & young people who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.