31.03.14 - And we’re off!

Yes, that moment we’ve been both dreading and excitedly waiting for has arrived.

Team SRC, also known as Steve Collins and Shane Willmoth flew off to Veitnam on Sunday 30th March ready for the trek of their lifetime.

Steve, a fairly inexperienced trekker, kicked off his fundraising journey for the charity late September in 2013 with a couple of runs and ‘warm up’ gym sessions at Virgin Active in Shenstone.  In just under six months he is now running five miles in thirty minutes and has managed to lose almost three stone in the process as part of his own personal fitness goal.

Steve Collins, a Lichfield resident and business man says of his challenge:

“When I first signed up for the challenge in September, I didn’t quite realise how tough it would be. I knew I wanted to get involved with Help for Heroes and ambitiously decided on the Vietnam Jungle trek.

“After receiving the information pack, I soon realised how difficult it was going to be and managed to convince a client and now friend to do it with me. After months of personal training, a complete change of eating habits and no mince pies over the Christmas period I think I’m finally fit enough to get through it.”

Steve, an altruistic soul will start the challenge on Tuesday 1^st April in Hoa Binh province at Tan Lac, where he will trek along the beautiful valley to Ngo Luong. The ten day trek will see Steve and his team partner Shane Willmoth walk 90km through Ban Hin, Ban Kho Muong, the original Ho Chi Minh Trail and finish off at through Pu Luong Nature Reserve to Ma River in Hanoi.

Currently Team SRC as Steve and Shane are known have already raised a staggering £6,257 with more activities to come to reach that lofty £10,000 target. Steve, now a regular gym goer due to the trek has also organised a charity night at Virgin Active in Shenstone featuring the popular music act Middle Eight, who have also donated their time to the cause at ‘cost’.

25.03.14 - Just under a week to go!

Yes, it’s come around quickly!

Team SRC  jet off to the Vietnam Jungle this weekend (29 March) to take on the treacherous jungle to raise funds for Help for Heroes.

Both Steve Collins and trekking partner Shane Willmoth are now  fighting fit after months of hard work, dedication, blood, sweat and tears but are still concerned at the challenge that lies ahead.

The Midlands based fire safety and prevention business has pledged to raise (with trekking partner) a whopping £10,000 for the soldiers’ charity and has also decided to throw an after party to continue their charity drive.

Show your support by sponsoring us before the Trek or come along to our Charity Night in May.

04.12.13 - Festive Fundraiser raises over £600 for Help for Heroes

Team SRC are well underway with their charitable efforts for Help for Heroes as they raised over £600 in one night.

SRC Fire expert Steve Collins alongside his teammate Shane Willmoth, Chairman of the Civilian Committee of 2204 Squadron ATC, Amersham
& Chesham arranged a fund raising evening at the Christmas in Chesham event on Friday 29^th November 2013.

Alongside Team SRC, CO Geoff Bowles of the 2204 Sqaudron manned a ‘pop up’ tent and successfully raised £620 towards their ambitious £10,000.

Well done team SRC although the fundraising doesn’t stop there – keep your eyes peeled for more fun events to raise money for Help for Heroes in the new year.

If you would like to directly sponsor Team SRC, please do so by clicking here

08.11.13 - Team SRC – Help for Heroes Monthly Check-in

One Month in, 1st 6lbs lost and 4 inches off the waist and Steve’s first spin class in 3.5 years.

Team SRC’s somewhat ambitious Jungle Trek for Help for Heroes is just months away and that 90km adventure and £10,000 fundraising goal is very much in the forefront of both Steve and Shane’s minds.

Pu Luong Nature Reserve through to Ban Hang Village on old disused, unpaved French roads – the original Ho Chi Minh Trail.

Ensuring Steve puts as much effort and determination to this personal goal as he does keeping up to date with Fire and Safety Systems management he has even given up the odd pint admitting ordering a blackcurrant cordial at the pub last Saturday watching the first game for England in Rugby Union Autumn Internationals. That’s dedication.

If you would like to help Steve and Shane reach their lofty goal of raising £10,000 for Help for Heroes then donate here.

Keep up to date with Team SRC’s Trek by twitter.

01.11.13 - Help for Heroes Jungle Challenge

Detox diets, running shoes, hiking boots and the gym are the buzz words of the week for Team SRC at the minute.

Fire and Safety System Specialist Steve Collins alongside Waterside Community Association’s Shane Willmouth are preparing for the biggest challenge of their lives; a Vietnamese Jungle Trek to raise funds for Help For Heroes.

The fundraising mission goes beyond their respect for the Help for Heroes charity as both Steve and Shane admit the Trek will push their physical and mental abilities boundaries.

Admitting the trek is somewhat ambitious, both Steve and Shane have been working hard, hitting the gym daily and missing out on the usual Friday night curries to get them both in peak condition for their trek next year.

If you would like to help Steve and Shane reach their lofty goal of raising £10,000 for Help for Heroes then donate here http://www.bmycharity.com/srcfire

Keep up to date with Team SRC’s Trek by twitter.