Foundation supports ex-Marine’s trek for FORCE

Exeter Chiefs Foundation was proud to support former Royal Marine Paul Vice who walked 250 miles on a 10-day trek from Exeter to Manchester to raise money for FORCE Cancer Charity.

Vice, who suffered more than 400 injuries when he was blown up in Afghanistan in 2011 and has a prosthetic leg, is blind in one eye, and has a paralysed right arm, described it as his hardest mental and physical challenge.

The father-of-four, who holds the Military Cross for gallantry, walked unsupported, carrying no food or shelter, relying solely on the kindness and generosity of the community along the way. The Foundation contributed to this by covering the cost of six nights’ accommodation, clothing and a rucksack.

At the start of Vice’s walk, he was joined by FORCE representatives, Foundation chairman Tony Rowe CBE and Exeter Chief players to see him off from Barrack Road.

Vice said: “The human spirit is something to behold, especially when others have expressed their praise and admiration for my achievement. The fact is, we, as a collective, raised over £6k for people who are suffering the most horrific times in their lives, and we should all be proud that we could help in some way. Some gave cash, some gave shelter, some gave food and water. I gave my skin, heart and soul.”

Vice raised more than £6,000 and his sponsorship page is still open at https://www.justgiving.com/page/paul-vice-mc

One of Foundation’s designated charities, FORCE offers free support to thousands of people in Devon dealing with a cancer diagnosis and all its services are paid for by donations, grants, legacies and fundraising.