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Join us for the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund Golf Day at Fairmont St Andrew’s in August 2018

St Andrews is synonymous with both the development of the game and the British Open, which has produced many wonderful memories as well as worthy champions over the years.

We warmly welcome golfers of all ages and abilities to join us at the Fairmont, St Andrews on Friday 24 August 2018 for a team stableford competition on the stunning, award-wimming Torrance course. Bookings can be made individually or as pairs, triples and foursomes, so why not get a team together of friends, family or work colleagues for a wonderful day out in support of the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund.

Our package includes:

  • Breakfast & Pro Clinic
  • Fifty free range balls
  • Team stableford
  • Five Competition holes
  • Two-course dinner
  • Prize ceremony hosted by David Tanner

Tickets can be booked through Eventbrite, invoice or via credit/debit card; Please contact gary.seath@outlook.com

About The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund

The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund was established in memory of Captain David Seath who tragically died running the 2016 London Marathon. David’s fund provides welfare grants to personnel and veterans of the British Armed Forces living with life-changing physical injuries and psychological trauma through Help for Heroes, the charity David was running for that tragic day.

David’s fund is making a huge and lasting difference to its beneficiaries. Every donation made in his memory is used to support Help for Heroes’ Quick Reaction Fund (QRF) which provides specialist sports equipment, respite breaks and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) therapy, as well as facilitating supported employment placements, training courses and the setting up of small businesses.

Please note: We operate a thirty day refund policy for this event.

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Team Napier to take on EMF Marathon Relay in support of the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund

FullSizeRenderWe are delighted to announce that a team of colleagues from Edinburgh Napier University will take on the Edinburgh Marathon Festival Team Relay in support of The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund.

The team, who work together in Development and External Relations Department of the University, have generously nominated David’s fund as a result of working alongside Captain Seath’s brother, Gary, who is also part of the relay team.

Gary will be joined by Ben Waite, Alan Bree and Craig Shearer who, collectively, will cover 26.2 miles which starts at Potterrow and takes in a host of iconic Edinburgh landmarks before finishing in Musselburgh.

Ben, Alan and Craig take part in regular park run events at Cramond and Vogrie, and it was on the starting line of one particular race that discussions turned to taking on marathons in support of good causes, who said:

“Taking part regularly in park run events has provided a great opportunity to get to know one another and we had talked about the possibility of progressing to longer endurance races. Working alongside Gary, we are aware of the memorial fund he has set up in memory of his brother as well as Edinburgh Napier University’s strong link with the Armed Forces, therefore, it made perfect sense to nominate the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund.”

Gary established the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund following the tragic death of his brother David, a Captain in 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, who was running the 2016 London Marathon.

The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund has, so far, raised £276,000 and provided over two-hundred and forty welfare grants to personnel and veterans of the British Armed Forces living with life-changing physical injuries and psychological trauma through Help for Heroes, the charity David was running for that tragic day.

David’s memorial fund is making a huge and lasting difference to its beneficiaries. Every donation made in his memory is used to support Help for Heroes’ Quick Reaction Fund (QRF) which provides specialist sports equipment, respite breaks and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) therapy, as well as facilitating supported employment placements, training courses and the setting up of small businesses.

Gary said:

“I have been overwhelmed by the kindness many of my colleagues have expressed since I joined Edinburgh Napier University, who have generously donated money and taken on challenge events in support of the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund. I’m very much looking forward to taking on the relay with the guys, who have made a wonderful gesture in support of my brother’s legacy.”

You can support the guy’s incredible efforts through Just Giving: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/edinburghnapieruniversity-marathonrelay2018

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MRM Brand to take on Tough Mudder Scotland in support of Captain David Seath Memorial Fund

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We offer our sincere thanks to Craig Letton and the team at MRM Brand who will take on the rigours of Tough Mudder Scotland in support of the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund later this year.

Captain David Seath was a close friend of MRM CEO Craig Letton, and studied Management together at the University of Aberdeen and forming a strong friendship through playing Lacrosse together for the University and for Scotland.

MRM is a family owned business providing the world’s largest brands, including Bacardi, Carlsberg and Loreal, with marketing distribution technology which increases sales, creates efficiencies and improves customer engagement.

Craig will be joined by several of his colleagues from MRM to take on the 10 mile Tough Mudder Scotland course on the grounds of Drumlanrig Castle on 17 June 2018, and we very much look forward to providing our support on the day.

We offer our sincere thanks to Craig and his colleagues (full team below) for their incredible fundraising efforts in support of The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund. You can support their efforts through Just Giving

Craig Letton
Ian Letton
Suzie Letton
Gemma Letton
Michael Kettlewood
Michael Pidgeon
Max Atkinson
Jorundur Jorundursson
Tara McCombie
Steven Kemp
Scott Mowatt
Christine Boyle
Dean Hetherington
Stephen Henderson

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Sing in the City Dunfermline to support Captain David Seath Memorial Fund

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We are delighted to announce that Sing in the City #Dunfermline will run a bucket collection in support of The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund during their ‘Perfect 10s’ concert at Carnegie Hall, which takes place on the evening of Friday 02 March 2018.

Sing in the City Dunfermline are a sixty-strong choir who will perform contemporary classics accompanied by the Sing in the City Band to provide an unforgettable #livemusic experience! Watch the group in action

Please follow this link to book tickets: http://bit.ly/2EsedC0

Sing in the City is all about singing, performing and at a level that you choose. Most of the members don’t initially join because of a love of singing, they join because they need to meet new friends, forget stressful life situations. They are recovering from ill health to name but a few and singing helps them do this.

Our sincere thanks to Kirsty, the team and performers at Sing in the City Dunfermline! #YourSupportMatters #Legacy #Community#Fundraising #Veterans

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Eight Welfare Grants provided by Captain David Seath Memorial Fund through Help for Heroes in January 2018

2016_CHA_033 Captain David Seath_Poster A4 2 V2We can announce that eight welfare grants were provided by the Captain David Seath Memorial through Help for Heroes during January 2018 which were awarded to five Army Veterans and three RAF veterans, who used the awards for the following:

• Travel to airport for a connecting flight to the Air Force games
• Specialist works tools
• Cycling equipment
• Payment of priority debts and providing food
• Vocational training
• Access to nursing support
• A camera for a university course

The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund has now raised £276,365 and provided two hundred and forty-one welfare grants to personnel and veterans of the British Armed Forces living with life-changing physical injuries and psychological trauma through Help for Heroes, the charity David was running for that tragic day.

David’s memorial fund is making a huge and lasting difference to its beneficiaries. Every donation made in his memory is used to support Help for Heroes’ Quick Reaction Fund (QRF) which provides specialist sports equipment, respite breaks and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) therapy, as well as facilitating supported employment placements, training courses and the setting up of small businesses.

That’s why we decided to work with David’s chosen charity, Help for Heroes, and specifically to support their welfare grants programme. By doing so, we can be confident that every single donation to the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund really does help to rebuild lives.

We offer our sincere thanks to everyone who has donated money, organised and participated in fundraising events in support of The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund.

Help us ensure that David’s legacy continues by donating today

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1145 Dunfermline Squadron RAF Air Cadets Burns Supper raises £1500 in support of David’s Legacy

Our sincere thanks to 1145 Dunfermline Squadron RAF Air Cadets who recently hosted a #BurnsSupper event at the Garvock House Hotel, Dunfermline and raised an incredible £1500 in support of The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund.

Captain David Seath attended 1145 Squadron as an air cadet where he excelled in sporting and leadership activities. It is without doubt that the experiences and knowledge gained set the foundations for his later career in the Army as an Officer in 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery.

We are incredibly grateful to 1145 Squadron, who have ran a series of fundraising initiatives in support of David’s legacy as well as establish a trophy in his name as part of their annual prize-giving event since Captain Seath’s tragic death running the 2016 London Marathon.

The funds raised will support David’s legacy supporting personnel and #veterans living with life-changing physical injuries and psychological wounds. So far, over two hundred and thirty welfare grants have been made by The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund through #HelpforHeroes.

No matter what your #fundraising idea may be to support The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund, we shall support you all the way! Please get in touch: gary.seath@outlook.com
#YourSupportMatters #Legacy #CaptainSeath #Community

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Jenny and David Holmes raise over £3000 in support of David’s legacy

We offer our sincere thanks to David and Jenny Holmes, as well as their friends, colleagues and family, who have raised an incredible £3774.87 in support of the The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund.

Since completing Tough Mudder UK in support of David’s legacy last June, the inspirational duo (pictured left and centre) have organised a series of fundraising events at work and secured matched giving through the Bank of Scotland Foundation to reach this fantastic total.

The funds raised will support David’s legacy supporting personnel and #veterans living with life-changing physical injuries and psychological wounds. So far, over two hundred and thirty welfare grants have been made by The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund through #HelpforHeroes.

No matter what your #fundraising idea may be to support The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund, we shall support you all the way! Please get in touch: gary.seath@outlook.com

#YourSupportMatters #Legacy #CaptainSeath #Community

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Royal Marine Reserve Scotland to support Captain David Seath 5K Memorial Run event

We are delighted to announce that RMR Scotland will, once again, support our Captain David Seath 5K Run/Walk event on Sunday 22 April 2018 at Pittencrieff Park Dunfermline, who will provide a Royal Marine style warm-up for our runners and walkers as well as a series of fun, engagement activities for all the family. Our sincere thanks for their continued support.

Gary Seath said:

“It was wonderful to work with the Royal Marine Reserve, once again, for the Captain David Seath 5K Memorial Run/Walk event. David’s military career began in the Royal Marine Reserve, prior to graduating from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and becoming an Officer in 29 Commando Regiment Royal Artillery.

“It was clear that a strong bond exists within the Royal Marine Commando units and, therefore, the presence of the Royal Marine Reserve at fundraising events, such as the Captain David Seath 5K Memorial Run, contributes to a real sense of solidarity and we offer our sincere thanks to the Royal Marine Reserve for supporting David’s legacy.

Captain David Seath tragically died running the 2016 London Marathon and the 5K run/walk event was established to take place on the day subsequent London Marathons take place as a means to support the memorial fund set up in his name and commemorate his life.

 

The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund has raised £273,000 and provided over two-hundred and twenty welfare grants to personnel and veterans of the British Armed Forces living with life-changing physical injuries and psychological trauma through Help for Heroes, the charity David was running for that tragic day.

David’s memorial fund is making a huge and lasting difference to its beneficiaries. Every donation made in his memory is used to support Help for Heroes’ Quick Reaction Fund (QRF) which provides specialist sports equipment, respite breaks and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) therapy, as well as facilitating supported employment placements, training courses and the setting up of small businesses.

Book Captain David Seath 5K Memorial Run/Walk tickets: http://bit.ly/2yT5BAO

 

 

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Life in perspective; beneficiary Steve Mills receives welfare grant to support his photography business

Steve Mills recently received a welfare grant from the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund, through Help for Heroes, which was used to purchase specialist photography equipment in support of his newly formed business, OneShot Photography.

Steve recently sent us a wonderful letter of thanks, which he has kindly agreed to share with our supporters. We offer our sincere thanks to Steve for his bravery in sharing his story.

“Firstly thank you so much again for the welfare grant it is greatly appreciated, when Help for Heroes contacted me and informed me of the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund I looked it up and read the story, it was very emotional, and brought so many of my memories back wth regards to loss. Two years ago I would not of been able to read it, but I am in a much better place now.

“I joined the Army when I was 16 straight from school in 1981, I joined the Lifeguards, the Household Cavalry Regiment as it is now. I did my training at the Guards Depot in Pirbright, which is renowned for being a tough place for recruits. I completed my training and then after two days off reported to Catterick to complete my trade training – which was a driver of Chieftain Tanks. Then it was straight on a plane to Detmold, Germany. BAOR.

“I came out of the Army in 1994, I served 13 years in total, I left the Regular Army in 1987, and re-enlisted as a Powerman in the Royal Signals (V) – which was the TA. I was diagnosed with PTSD in 2009, and I also had two strokes in the same year. Which left me with a left-sided weakness, after years of self-medicating with alcohol. I was talking to a chap on a visit to RAF Cosford, when I was having treatment from Combat Stress, who suggested getting myself a camera – which would give me a reason to go out of the house, because I would just lock myself indoors. I did and then on my next visit to Combat Stress he took me out and taught me the basics of photography – I loved it, and so when I came home I got myself on a college course and got a City & Guilds level 2 qualification.

“I was going to go on the level 3 the next year, but I had a breakdown and ended up in HMP Manchester (Strangeways) for six months. When I was inside, there was no support what so ever, all though the Prison Liaison told my wife I would get all the help I needed. I had no counselling, and just passed the time reading books in my cell. I got released on 5th November 2014, I got in touch with the RBL and worked with them as a volunteer for a number of months – none of the other Military Charities would touch me because I had been in Prison. The manager of the Manchester Support Hub where I was working asked if I had applied to Help for Heroes for help with my PTSD.

“After a lot of what seemed like red tape, I eventually got to be seen by Help for Heroes and began using their facilities and courses, I got on the Business Experience in June this year. My business idea was my photography business and at the end of the course, which was spread over three months, I was told I could apply for a welfare grant for any essential equipment. After my welfare grant was accepted and the equipment purchased I received a letter from Help for Heroes explaining where the money had come from The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund. I also completed the City & Guilds Level 3 course, which is as qualified as I can be. I have also set up a CIC called Recovery Through the Lens, which is so I can give something back and hopefully help other Veterans suffering from PTSD through photography. I

“So I owe the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund a massive thank you, I really appreciate your assistance.”

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Marcus Goldsmith to run London Marathon in memory of David

Marcus GoldsmithWe are delighted to share an announcement from Captain Marcus Goldsmith (12 Regiment RA), who will run the 2018 Virgin London Marathon in support of The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund.

“I am very pleased to announce that I will be running the 2018 London Marathon, in memory of a friend and colleague, and to raise money for a fantastic cause set up in his legacy.

“Captain Dave Seath tragically died whilst running the London Marathon in 2016, raising money for Help for Heroes. His loss has been very hard to take for all those who knew him, but thanks to his amazing family his legacy lives on through The Captain Dave Seath Memorial Fund.

“The Captain Dave Seath Memorial Fund was established by Gary, Dave’s brother, in May 2016. In partnership with Help for Heroes it provides financial grants to personnel and veterans of the British Armed Forces living with life-changing physical injuries and psychological trauma.

“The funds are distributed through Help for Heroes’ Quick Reaction Fund (QRF), which means they can reach beneficiaries within 72 hours. To date, the Captain Dave Seath Memorial Fund has raised an impressive £273,000 and provided over 230 much needed welfare grants.

“My marathon training will start in earnest following the Christmas glut. This will be my first marathon and I cannot think of a better reason to run further than I ever have. Like so many others, I remember Dave as a highly professional Army Officer, a loyal friend, and a big character who naturally brightened any situation. It will be an honour to run in his memory.

“Please give whatever you can to honour Dave’s memory, and to support those people who have served their country and now need our help. United we conquer.”

We offer our sincere thanks to Marcus for his support and wish him well in his preparations; you can support him by making a donation through Just-Giving