Charity trekker comes to town

John Dickens • Published 8 Feb 2012 17:30 0 Comments

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AN INSPIRATIONAL war veteran was joined by local supporters when he strolled into town to complete a section of his gruelling 2012-mile charity trek across the country.

Phil Packer MBE, a former soldier who suffered sever spinal cord injuries whilst serving in Iraq, was joined by soldiers, firefighters and school children as he chalked miles on his journey.

He braved the snow on Monday to walk round the Olympic venue Dorney Lake before trekking down the Windsor Long Walk.

Mr Packer said: "Dorney Lake is a stunning location and the staff at Eton College Rowing Club were delightful.

"Within minutes of arriving, Paul Whiting, Slough red watch manager arrived with two engines and his crew and it was a huge moral boost to be accompanied by the fire fighters for the first stretch of the walk."

Mr Packer is raising funds for the British Inspiration Trust (BRIT) charity he set up to help inspire young people to tackle challenges they face.

He still has more than 1800 miles to go after completing six miles in Windsor - joined by children from Windsor Boys' School and Windsor Girls' School.

PE teacher at Windsor Boys', Ryan Gregory, said: "All the boys were really excited to join Phil on this leg of his walk and it is good for them to find out about his fundraising and why he is doing it."

Solders from Victoria Barracks, firefighters from Windsor fire station and New Zealand rugby legend Zinzan Brooke also joined the walk.

Mr Packer added: "I need to be hosted in each location and it is very important that people help me - it's brilliant that Windsor Boys' and Windsor Girls' schools joined me."

This article appeared in Royal Borough Observer 08 Feb 12

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