I am taking part in 13 Bridges Challenge in support of SSAFA
I am taking part in 13 Bridges Challenge in support of SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity. On 27th June 2026 I will be walking 10-mile's across 13 iconic bridges in London, to celebrate National Armed Forces Day and raise vital funds to support our Armed Forces Community.
I am a veteran having served for 26 years in the Royal Navy. The Navy was a large part of my life providing me with a clear purpose and the safety and security of being part of a close family where trust, loyalty and courage were fundamental principles that guided my actions and development.
Along the way, I served with very special people who inspired, encouraged and supported me. I owe the Royal Navy and the Armed Services a great deal and want to commit to supporting the men and women who are serving today or have served in the past.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is a trusted source of support for serving personnel, veterans and their families in their time of need. In 2024 our trained teams of volunteers and employees helped more than 50,000 people, including veterans, serving personnel (regulars and reserves) and their families.
SSAFA understands that behind every uniform is a person. And we are here for that person and their family, any time they need us and in any way they need us.
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50% of Fundraising Target
100% Target Raised
Received 5 Donations
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Thank you to my Sponsors
£107
Rupert Nodder
£100
Helen Noll
We know you can do it!
£54.75
Keith Furlong
Good luck with the challenge and work beyond
£54.75
Phil M
Best of Luck!
£54.75
The Robinson Family
Mark, Good luck with the challenge and enjoy your well earned retirement! Regards, Stuart, Hayley, Edward, Lucy, William
£54.75
Mike Wainhouse
Nicely done Mark, good luck.
£54.75
Marguerite Legarrec
Congrats on your retirement and next chapter! Best wishes !
£54.75
Ross
Good luck Mark! A wonderful cause
£52.12
Andrew Webb
Good luck Mark and well done!
£50
Nick And Shena
Good Luck Mark, great cause x
£50
Scott L
Good luck Mark!!!!! Brilliant effort for a great cause!!
£50
William & Maddie Newland-noll
🥾🙌 Good luck Dad 🙌🥾
£43.60
Robin Kennard
£43.60
Sian Highnam
Dear Mark and Sj Have a fantastic walk for this great cause . With love Sian and Jim x
£30
John Sutcliffe
Great challenge Mark. Good luck
£30
Mark, Dillon & Elliot
“Go NewDog”! The boy’s comment 😀
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Mark Newland
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Tim Carter
Good luck - I hope you enjoy 'retirement', though it sounds like you'll still be busy making a difference.
£22.80
Henry Mitchell
Good luck Mark, great cause!
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Eric Newland
Good luck M&D xx
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Simon Tipping
Good on you Mark. Enjoy the walk and beyond that retirement.
£22.80
Hamfam
Supergoodluck Mark and love from us all XXXX
£22.80
Eileen Newland
Good luck
£22.80
Alan + Jess Moss
Good luck Mark...keep those knees well oiled...and if you find yourself on your fourteenth crossing, you've gone a bridge too far...!
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Richard Kennard
Good luck in your venture
£22.80
Rach & Gwi
Good luck Mark! We're sure you'll smash it!
£20
George Pratt
Hi Mark, Hope you have a great retirement and thank you for so many great years in Gate & you as our Housemaster. Please let me know if I can help with any volunteering Best George
£20
Michael Mckeown
Good luck, Mark and SJ! Love from the McKeowns. xx
£11.55
Peter Grodde
Go Mark go
£5
Rafe Commissaris
Big up Newland!!!!!!!
Hi Mark, Hope you and your family are well. You may not remember me (even though I gave you a lot of memorable problems at clayesmore) but you had a big impact on my development and I’m sure I wouldn’t be where I am today without your stern guidance and I have always appreciated that you cared enough to have a strong hand on my shoulder to always keep me pointed in the right direction when I was wandering down the wrong path. I’m sure you have helped many young men before and after me, and especially at that age where it is so important to have good male role models around, I want you to know that the value of the time and genuine care you provided to shape my future is priceless to me. Best of luck with your fundraising, sounds like a wonderful cause. Wishing you all the best, Rupert Nodder