Philip Patterson

13 Bridges Challenge 2026

I am doing the 13 Bridges Challenge

SSAFA stands for:

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association.

Today the charity usually just uses the name SSAFA – the Armed Forces charity, but the original full title reflects who it supports.

I will be supporting SSAFA this summer by  participating in a fundraising event in London.

 I will be one of four veteran soldiers who served together some 45 years ago! Andy, Neil, Pete and I will be take on the challenge of a 10 mile(16 km) course that crosses London’s river Thames 13 times. That’s why the event is called 13 Bridges! 
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Many years ago SSAFA helped my family when I was due to be posted to Germany. My folks were both elderly and not in the best of health shall we say? SSAFA made a home visit to verify the situation and recommended that I received a posting closer to home. I am participating in order to repay that good work and to recognise all the great work SSAFA do for members of the armed forces and their families. 
Please support me by considering a donation.
 
For those in Euroland , I can place your donation if there are practical issues with money transfer. 😀

Thank you for supporting this great charity! 
Philip 🙏


My Achievements

Fundraising page

Updated Profile Pic

Added a Blog Post

Shared Page

Self Donated

50% of Fundraising Target

100% Target Raised

Received 5 Donations

Thanked Donors

Reached Distance Goal

Increased Fundraising Target

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Why support SSAFA?

Monday 16th Mar

SSAFA stands for:

Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association.

Today the charity usually just uses the name SSAFA – the Armed Forces charity, but the original full title reflects who it supports.

I will be supporting SSAFA this summer by  participating in a fundraising event in London.

 I will be one of four veteran soldiers who served together some 45 years ago! Andy, Neil, Pete and I will be take on the challenge of a 10 mile(16 km) course that crosses London’s river Thames 13 times. That’s why the event is called 13 Bridges! 
🏃🏾‍♂️🏃‍♂️🏃🏻‍♂️🏃🏼‍♂️
Many years ago SSAFA helped my family when I was due to be posted to Germany. My folks were both elderly and not in the best of health shall we say? SSAFA made a home visit to verify the situation and recommended that I received a posting closer to home. I am participating in order to repay that good work and to recognise all the great work SSAFA do for members of the armed forces and their families. 
Please support me by considering a donation.
 
For those in Euroland , I can place your donation if there are practical issues with money transfer. 😀

Thank you for supporting this great charity! 
Philip 🙏

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