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by Russ Pierre
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Russ Pierre came to Cornwall 22 years ago and like thousands each year began sur
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on Tuesday, 13 September 2011
Surf Action Updates
Last week was again humbling and inspiring for all of us at Surf Action.
The Not Forgotten Association has been taking injured servicemen and women on adventure trips and holidays for 91 years. This past week eight injured soldiers were brought to Cornwall by the charity to try their hand at surfing with local charity Surf Action.
Soldiers injured in a variety conflicts surfed for the first time. Among others, Royal Irish Rangers Pat Glennon and Simon Ugavule both suffered shrapnel wounds in the same blast in Afghanistan this year and had been invited to Cornwall by Events Director Rosie Thompson who is responsible for providing cheer and entertainment for injured soldiers and has been in this role for 14 years is an absolute legend and helps those who often need this type of activity to rebuild confidence and esteem.
by Russ Pierre
Russ Pierre
Russ Pierre came to Cornwall 22 years ago and like thousands each year began sur
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on Monday, 12 September 2011
Surf Action Updates
Surf Action and the Not Forgotten
Last week was again humbling and inspiring for all of us at Surf Action. The Not Forgotten Association has been taking injured servicemen and women on adventure trips and holidays for 91 years. This past week eight injured soldiers were brought to Cornwall by the charity to try their hand at surfing with local charity Surf Action. Soldiers injured in a variety conflicts surfed for the first time. Among others, Royal Irish Rangers Pat and Simon both suffered shrapnel wounds in the same blast in Afghanistan this year and had been invited to Cornwall by Ev...
