Mel's Marathon - make a donation for 40 Commando's injured

Mel's Marathon - make a donation for 40 Commando's injured
Mel's Marathon - make a donation for 40 Commando's injured
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SPONSORSHIP is already flowing in for a Marine from Taunton running a marathon inside his camp in Afghanistan.

Mel Melville and two Army colleagues are completing 19 laps of his compound in a secret location, where he is training members of the Afghan National Army, on September 11.

Almost £600 was donated for the 40 Commando Welfare Fund for injured Marines and their families within hours of a website link going live – to donate click on the Mel's Marathon link on this story.

Alternatively, send donations to Mel’s Marathon, Welfare Office, 40 Commando RM, Norton Manor Camp, Taunton TA2 6PF.

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