Inspirational teenager to tab 52 miles for SSAFA

10 September 2021

Georgia Gough, a 16-year-old student at MPCT Eastbourne, will take on a 52-mile hike this Saturday (September 11, 2021) for SSAFA.

Georgia, who aims to join the Royal Artillery, will complete the double-marathon walk from her home in Folkestone to her college in Eastbourne while carrying a 12-kilogramme bergen.

She will start at 0400hrs and estimates it to be a 17-to-18-hour walk, but said that it could take longer, adding that she will do the whole walk in one go.

Giving her reasons for this self-set fundraiser, Georgia said: “I have an older brother in the army, and I want to support our current and ex-Forces as much as possible, especially as I know that my brother is a part of this community, and I soon will be.

“I was inspired to do this event as my brother has raised money for military charities such as SSAFA, and I am comforted to know that charities like yours will look after soldiers like my brother and many others.”

Chris Padget, Centre Manager of MPCT Eastbourne, said of Georgia: “Since joining the course at MPCT, Georgia has shown great strength and determination, and puts in 100%, which will help her with the requirements necessary to join the Army.

“Her 52-mile-walk is not an easy challenge, but with her robustness, confidence, determination, and fitness levels, I am sure Georgia will complete the challenge and raise money for SSAFA.”