Charity | Posted on January 17th, 2025 | return to news
Ferndown charity challenge in memory of John Thornton
Local people are invited to take up the ‘40 for JT’ challenge to raise funds for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
April this year marks what would have been the 40th birthday of Lieutenant John Thornton RM. To commemorate this, the Ferndown-based John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF), which was set up in his memory, has announced the ’40 For JT’ charity challenge.
Since JTYAF was established in 2008 following John’s tragic death while serving with 40 Commando Royal Marines in Afghanistan, the foundation has supported over 2,500 young individuals and nearly 200 whole school and group projects.
The vhallenge has already sparked enthusiasm among local schools and organisations supported by JTYAF. ‘40 for JT’ runs from 29 March to John’s birthday on 12 April, giving almost two weeks to complete the challenge.
Volunteers and supporters are planning a diverse range of activities all centred around the number 40. These include: 40 holes of golf in one session; 40,000 steps in a day; performing 40 good deeds; or running, walking or cycling 40K or 40 miles
For more details and to register for the challenge, visit https://www.jtyaf.org/events/40-for-jt.
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