Dead Technical have entered the 2010 Chara Challenge! You are probably wondering what the Chara Challenge is so lets start there…

What?
The Chara Challenge was founded in 2009 after 3 Commando Brigade Royal Marines returned from their third tour of duty in Afghanistan. During that tour 37 marines were killed in action and 167 were seriously wounded fighting the Taliban. 



The Chara Challenge is a demanding 30 mile cross-country race across Dartmoor carrying 32 pounds (15kgs) of weight excluding food and water. It is basically the same route, distance, weight and conditions trainee marines are subjected to as part of the selection process. This selection process is recognised as one of the if not the toughest in the world. The challenge is to complete the route in under 10 hours! (Marine selection is under 8 hours and under 7 hours for officers.)

The race is a real test of mental and physical endurance and character. It is also fun, immensely rewarding and worthy – the 2009 event raised over £100,000 for the supported charities.

Why?
Two reasons…
1. We are simply bonkers but like a challenge and it seemed like a good idea at the time.
2. We went to help raise money for the dependants of our marines who will not be coming home and for the care of those who are suffering from the injuries they have sustained serving their country.

Who?
The Dead Technical team are:
James Bush
Richard Bush
Alex Gray
John Randle
Ross Edgar
Henry Iddon

When?
The Chara Challenge 2010 will be run on Sunday 8 August.

If you would like to support us in the form of sponsorship please go here:
http://www.justgiving.com/deadtechnicalcharachallenge
All proceeds go to the Royal Marines Charitable Trust.