The Captain David Seath Memorial Fund

ABOUT US Edit "About Us" Welcome to the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund, established in memory of Captain David Seath who tragically died running the 2016 London Marathon. May I take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund. I founded the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund in May 2016 which has, to date, provided over one-hundred and fifty financial grants to wounded, injured and sick personnel and veterans in partnership with Help for Heroes. The funds raised are distributed through Help for Heroes' Quick Reaction Fund, which means the financial grants can be made available within 72 hours to successful applicants. Our primary focus is to support those who have experienced considerable physical and psychological trauma in service of their country and, based on the kind words received from several beneficiaries, our work is making a huge difference in rebuilding their lives. The financial grants have been used by beneficiaries to purchase specialist rehabilitation equipment, enable respite breaks and PTSD therapy as well as facilitate supported employment placements and the setting up of businesses. Many of our beneficiaries require life-long support and our work continues in ensuring David's legacy continues for many years to come. We have organised a 5K memorial run/walk, a golf day in St Andrews, skydive and pub quiz for this year and we will support over forty individuals take on a wide range of challenge events in support of the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund including Tough Mudder UK and the London marathon. We continue to support a number of community groups organise events in support of our cause, including bake sales, swimathons, choir performances and dress-up to work days and we are delighted 1145 (Dunfermline) Squadron Air Cadets have chosen us as their 2017 charity of the year. On the corporate side of things, we can work with organisations in terms of charity of the year partnerships, assist in the delivery of fundraising events, facilitate pay-roll giving, one-off collections and provide event sponsorship opportunities. In addition to fundraising, I have established two further pillars to David’s legacy, which are CPR education and remembrance. Having gone through the process of having my heart tested recently and researching the topic, I was astounded to read that twelve young people die on a weekly basis, as a result of undiagnosed heart problems, and that 30,000 people will experience a cardiac arrest in their communities on an annual basis in the UK. A cardiac arrest can take place anywhere and at any time and I hope that this pillar of David’s legacy can provide the skills and confidence to save lives in the future. In terms of remembrance, several items from David’s tour of duty in Afghanistan (Operation Herrick 16) will be exhibited at the Military Museum Scotland in West Lothian and we shall install a permanent memorial to David in the Heroes Garden in Dunfermline later this year. Please note, fundraising in support of the Captain David Seath Memorial Fund is not used for our CPR and remembrance pillars. Gary Seath