My name is Vanessa Zopp, and I am writing as a long‑standing local resident and small business owner to ask, very respectfully, for your support with a charitable challenge for our veterans and families. On 6 – 7 June 2026, I am taking on the Cateran Yomp, run by the Army Benevolent Fund, which is described as one of the toughest charity endurance events in the UK. It is in the Scottish wilderness around Blairgowrie and challenges participants to walk 54 miles in 24 hours – so basically walking a double marathon half in the day and half in the night- my secret challenge as a solo ultra-hiker is to make it! A silent army of veterans and their families struggle every day with dignified grit: the purpose of my fundraising is to raise awareness and help make the transition into civilian life less brutal and more stable—for those who went away, those who waited, and those who will meet and love them as friends, partners, lovers, children, brothers and sisters, colleagues, students, etc. Every step taken raises vital funds to ensure the Army Benevolent Fund can continue to support soldiers, veterans and their families – for life.
You can read more about my fundraising and motivation here:
👉 https://events.armybenevolentfund.org/fundraisers/vanessazopp/cateranyomp2026
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