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My World Record Dive Bid
I used to be a lot of things: A Royal Engineer and a commercial diver. I served in the Gulf War. I was a go-getting-nothing-bothers-me sort of guy. But not so much these days.
Two tragedies, including the death of a friend in a diving accident, as well as the loss of my sister, post-traumatic stress disorder and a charge for assault have left me less confident and more prone to anxiety and low self-esteem.
Thanks to the charity Veterans In Action I am getting back on my feet and turning my life around. The help people like me who are suffering with PTSD.
Next year I plan to take on a World record-breaking attempt that I never imagined I'd dare to do. I haven't dived since my friend died in that accident. So I am planning to face my biggest fear and attempt to break the long-standing record of 100 hours under water.
100 hours is 4 days and 4 hours. I want to aim for 5 days underwater.
This is going to be a huge challenge. Please sponsor my bid and give generously to a charity that has saved many lives.
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Martin Molloy
good luck with the world record attempt, it looks like it will be tough but if anyone can do it an ex RE Sapper can!!
Hi Martin, many thanks mate. I’m sure I can !!!
hi mate good luck only a sapper would be up to this!!!
Many Thanks Matt !!
Go get that record breaker!!! Good luck, stay safe and put those fears behind you. You can do it x
Hi Michelle, many thanks and I’m sure I can….
Mark I am also ex Corps and went down the diving route, (I was in the majority and left after Weymouth) now how ever I supply all sorts of items and ranges being a wholesaler for several large companies the ones that might be of interest to you are Under Armour for next to skin and SIS (Science in Sport) for nutrition and hydration ? if these maybe of interest to you drop me a line roy@top-of-the-range.co.uk if not no problems at all and good luck with it all.
Hi Roy, many thanks for joining my Blog, I have dropped you an email, look forward to your reply.
Mark I have no doubt as a Sapper that you will be a record breaker. The cause is a well worthy one and I hope that target you have set is reached.
You have done some outstanding work for the VIA keep it going
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Tony Peters Sapper 85-95ish
Many thanks Peter, with all the support I’m getting, I’m sure I will, I will be giving it all Iv got !!
Not only are you raising money for a great cause, you’re facing your fear head-on and to top it off, you’re going to break a world record! Good luck Mark, i know you can do it! x
Thank you for your support Debbie ….
Total respect for what you’re doing. What concerns me is that you’re having to do it in the first place. When a government sends people to war, surely they should be taking responsibility for repairing the damage done to those who are making the real sacrifice. This is an area I feel is not getting nearly enough attention. Ex-troops are ending up in prison, damaging their relationships and suffering greatly themselves because of a disorder that we know can be successfully treated. To me this is a total betrayal. Anyway, glad someone is doing something about it. Know you’ll do it! All the very best: you are a hero!
Hi Jill. Many thanks for your donation. It all goes such a long way. May I ask where you heard about the dive. Many Thanks Mark
Hi Mark,
Total respect for what you’re doing…. You are going to break a world record and I know you can do it! Wish you all the very best! Good luck !!! xxx
Many Thanks Marion. I will be giving it my best shot to break the record xxx
hi mark
my name is rex hargrave , also a e sapper diver, currently i am a padi staff inst , fraid i cant give much at the moment as my finacial statuss is bankrupt , however the reason for comment i would be willing to assist you with the attempt, i to summered a ptsd after ireland , let me know the dates and location and if you indeed need assistance
Hi Rex. Many thanks for comment. I’ve emailed you. Get in contact with me please.