Our patrons
We are delighted to have the support of the following people:
Major-General Garry Robison
Quote from Commandant General Royal Marines Major-General Gary Robison
"I wholeheartedly endorse The Gumpathon . . . I am enormously impressed and humbled by Colour Sergeant Todd and his team. The news of the successful conclusion to this marvellous endeavour will be an inspiration to us all. I am deeply grateful for the work being put in on this venture on behalf of all servicemen and women and my heartfelt thanks to all who are contributing to and supporting The Gumpathon".General Sir Richard Dannatt GCD, CBE, MC
Quote from Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt GCD, CBE, MC
"I am delighted to have been invited to be a patron of The Gumpathon . . . The Gumpathon team are an inspiring example of that blend of loyalty and determination, mixed with a touch of the incredulous, that makes the ‘Espirit de Corps’ of service life attractive to so many. The team have my wholehearted and enthusiastic endorsement in this endeavour, and my thanks go out to them, and to all of you, for your generous support of this worthy cause.’General Al Gray USMC, 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Chairman, Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
Quote from General Al Gray USMC, 29th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Chairman, Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund
"It is my honour to endorse The Gumpathon event and their tremendous efforts of raising both awareness and support for our injured Service Members in the United States and the United Kingdom. US Marines recognise the inter-continential history they share with the British Royal Marines, both as direct descendants of the British Royal Marines and as brothers-in-arms defending our countries and our allies. It is an honour to see and endorse an effort that brings these two forces together once again through such as honourable endeavour of supporting the organisations that support their wounded servicemen and women".Major General Buster Howes OBE Commandant General Royal Marines
Quote from Major General Buster Howes OBE Commandant General Royal Marines
"Covering a continent on foot; 34 marathons each, over 2 months; an awesome challenge! As Commandant General Royal Marines I am immensely proud of the eclectic team who are running so far with this idea: ‘an all action geordie, a man as aerodynamic as a double decker bus, another with a natural aversion to distance running and a country and western singer! This undertaking is an inspired way to support our equally diverse, injured servicemen and women, both in the UK and the US. I issue a ‘call to arms’ to encourage everyone to support this endeavour and wish all concerned stamina, dry socks and good fortune!".