Taff Hewett

Taff Joined the army cadets at the age of 14. Then in July 1981 at the age of 16, he joined the Royal Marines, serving for over 17 years. During that time, he travelled to all 4 corners of the world. Mainly operating above the Arctic Circle in Norway. Other tours included The Falklands, Northern Ireland, Kenya, Canada and Far East.

Achievements

• Ski Mountaineering in the Alps. 
• Summitted Mount Kenya 3 times.
• New York Marathon- in aid of the Royal Marine Charity and Air ambulance.
• Land’s End to John O’Groats on a mountain bike- in aid of the Royal Marine Charity.
• Lympstone to Poole race.
• Half Marathon Des Sables 2021.

“Having had the support of the Not Forgotten Association after being diagnosed with PTSD 3 years ago, I am now a fundraiser and volunteer for them. While I fundraise or support people. One of my focuses is to try to promote hidden injuries and that it is ok to ask for help.”