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LANCS SOLDIER TAKES ON GRUELLING CHARITY CHALLENGE IN MEMORY OF MUM

Corporal James Kirby, a Duke of Lancasteru2019s Regiment (LANCS) soldier based at Infantry Training Centre (ITC) Catterick, has u2018tabbedu2019 154 miles, carrying 59kg, across the North of England in 48 hours, all in aid of Blesma.The charity is close to Cpl Kirby's heart, as his mum Denise had suffered from a life of physical difficulties after having her legs removed and being left unable to use her arms.

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LANCS SOLDIER TAKES ON GRUELLING CHARITY CHALLENGE IN MEMORY OF MUM

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  1. LANCS SOLDIER TAKES ON GRUELLING CHARITY CHALLENGE IN MEMORY OF MUM

  2. Corporal James Kirby, a Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment (LANCS) soldier based at Infantry Training Centre (ITC) Catterick, has ‘tabbed’ 154 miles, carrying 59kg, across the North of England in 48 hours, all in aid of Blesma. • The charity is close to Cpl Kirby's heart, as his mum Denise had suffered from a life of physical difficulties after having her legs removed and being left unable to use her arms.

  3. And after Denise died in March, after contracting the Covid-19 virus, Cpl Kirby decided he would travel 154 miles on foot, from Preston's Flag Market to ITC Catterick and back to raise money for the Blesma charity - all while carrying 59 kilos of weight on his back.

  4. "The route I took was the same route I drove home the night I got the call telling me my mum was going to die. • I walked to ITC Catterick and back to represent the 48 hour battle that she had when fighting for her life." • And her lifetime of suffering from diabetes, immobility and a stroke is what inspired son James to raise money for Blesma, the limbless veteran's charity. • "She was a great woman who had experienced many hardships and physical issues in her life.

  5. After being diagnosed with diabetes and living with it throughout her life, she had both legs amputated on separate occasions, suffered a stroke and lost mobility of her hands. • "With my mum having had her legs amputated and needing assistance with her mobility, it seems the right charity to smash the miles out for and contribute to the amazing help they give servicemen and veterans and their families." • He has since exceeded his target and raised over £8,000 for the charity through online donations and collections on his travels.

  6. Friends and colleagues supported James at different parts along his 154-mile route, and he was met with tears and applause from supporters at the Flag Market when he returned on Sunday. • And a fundraising bucket gathered a commendable £510 along his journey from passers-by who donated to his efforts. • "I had blisters on my feet from 20 miles in and had cuts all over. • I was in absolute turmoil but just had to keep pushing on and fighting.

  7. I ran back to the memorial in the Flag Market and knelt down before I shed a tear. • Even just raising £10 could help someone who has lost their limbs feel normal for the day, but I am emotional and overwhelmed at how much I have raised so far. • It will go a long way to helping the charity give a chance to people who need it, and everyone who has supported me, been involved or shared the cause should be proud that they can make a difference."

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