Station Garage employee takes part in Cateran Yomp to raise funds for ABF The Soldiers Charity

Company press release.

Station Garage is delighted to announce that its service manager, Richard McCutcheon has completed the Cateran Yomp and raised £5500 for ABF The Soldiers Charity. Richard, who is a member of Atholl Highlanders, a Scottish ceremonial infantry regiment, and two of his colleagues from the same division, were supported by two additional crew members and a SsangYong Rexton. The team massively exceeded their original monetary target of £400.00.

The Cateran Yomp - a military term for a long-distance march - is the biggest, toughest event of its kind. The event took place on 5th June 2022 in the foothills of the Cairngorm Mountains in Scotland, where teams battled a 54 mile distance in 24-hours across the rugged terrain of the Scottish wilderness.

ABF The Soldiers' Charity is the Army's national charity, created to provide support for soldiers, past and present, and their families for life. The organisation stands at the forefront of support for the Army family, and last year supported 60,000 people across 63 countries around the world. As one of the largest funders in the sector, ABF award grants to individuals and families, and fund leading organisations that support soldiers, former soldiers, and their families. ABFs policy is to respond to individuals and families in need within 48 hours.

Richard McCutcheon, service manager at Station Garage took part in the challenge and said: 'We've been working hard in preparation for the Cateran Yomp. One of the lads has lost two stones in training and during the last few months I personally have walked over 800-miles. It's a tough challenge - the constant changes to elevation, the length of the challenge and its completion in the dark, was very, very tough but totally worthwhile to raise £5,500 for ABF The Soldiers Charity.'

The Cateran Yomp takes place next year on 3rd June and competitors can sign up with friends, family, and colleagues to experience an unforgettable weekend whilst raising money for soldiers, veterans, and their families. Participants get to test their physical and mental limits whilst trekking through the truly breath-taking scenery of Perthshire.