British Royal Marines turned cops are digging out their marching boots for charity.
More than 80 officers from around the UK are joining forces under the banner of Commando Cops to perform a half-marathon speed-march.
Nearly a third of the ex Royal Marines taking part are officers from my former force namely the Devon & Cornwall Constabulary.
The Royal Marine Association hopes to raise enough funds to send 62 Royal Marines, all of whom have suffered life-changing injuries, to the 2010 Winter Paralympics and the 2012 London Paralympics.
Originally setting a target of £40,000, the Commando Cops have already raised £60,000 with a significant proportion of the sum raised by two local officers from Devon. Detective Chief Inspector Ken Lamont and Detective Constable Peter Boorn have already raised over £6,000 between them.
Det. Chief Inspector Lamont said; "Support has been fantastic. The generosity of colleagues and local people from Devon has made us proud."
The speed-march will take place in Central London on Saturday, November 7th, the day before Remembrance Sunday.
If you would like to donate please visit; www.bmycharity.com/commandocops
and sponsor any officer's name you may choose from the list provided.
1 comment:
A wonderful gesture. This is the REAL police and the REAL British public. Well done, lads.
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