Phil Packer

Major Phil Packer MBE will today walk eight miles in Cambridge as part of his BRIT 2012 Challenge. This challenge, which is fundraising for the British Inspiration Trust, will see Packer walk 2012 miles across the country this year.

It’s a real pleasure to be able to support Phil on his walk to both raise money and awareness for young people facing adversity through mental or physical support needs.

Tony Lemons

Packer, whilst serving as a Major in the Royal Military Police, was injured on active duty in Iraq on February 2008. Suffering severe spinal damage, broken ribs and a bruised heart, he was told he would never walk again. He has since rowed the English Channel, climbed El Capitan and twice completed the London Marathon. His charity efforts raised £1.3 million in 2009 alone.

Packer will start the day at the University’s running track in Wilberforce Road, meeting with representatives of Cambridge University Sport and Cambridge Officer Training Corps. He will then walk around the City.

The British Inspiration Trust seeks to support young people facing adversity by providing both direct support for them and support for their carers. Fundraising is on-going for a new Centre for Inspirational Excellence in West Sussex, which will provide accommodation for young people and carers, as well as dedicated sports, counselling and educational facilities.

Tony Lemons, Director of Physical Education at the University, said: “It’s a real pleasure to be able to support Phil on his walk to both raise money and awareness for young people facing adversity through mental or physical support needs. We’re glad to show Phil around Cambridge and highlight the sporting achievements of the University in this Olympic year.For more information about the BRIT 2012 Challenge, please click here.

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