Steven’s marathon effort for veterans
A Washington Nissan worker is set to run his first marathon at an elevation of 2,300ft as he looks to raise money for local charity, Veterans in Crisis Sunderland.
Steven Hudak, 47, is running the Coniston Trail Marathon to support the Veterans in Crisis Sunderland charity, which is a cause close to his heart.
The marathon will see Steven run 26.2miles off-road around Coniston lake in the Lake District, with the added challenge of being at an elevation of 2,300ft.
Despite the mammoth challenge of the marathon, the hard work will be worth it to benefit Veterans in Crisis Sunderland, according to Steven.
He said: “I’m really looking forwardtoit.It’smyfirstmarathon and I couldn’t think of a better charity to do it for.
"I’ve always wanted to do marathons in the past, but I've never been able to because of injuries.
“I’m not a veteran but my family do have an army background and I really appreciate the amazing work Veterans For Crisis do in the community.
"From offering support and advice to helping with addiction, mental health and PTSD they really are a brilliant charity.”
He added: “I’ve been ill recently so my training is not where it ideally would be but I’m still confident of completing the marathon and can’t wait.”
Veterans for Crisis in Sunderland
was set up to support veterans across Wearside and aims to provide help for veterans struggling with a number of issues including mental health, addiction, housing, employment and PTSD.
Their mission statement reads :“Our mission is to do everything we can to get veterans in crisis back on their feet, however long it takes. All veterans are welcome.
Steven will be taking part in the Coniston Trail Marathon on June 6 and anyone who wishes to support him and Veterans For Crisis Sunderland can do so via www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/stevenhudak.