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10
Nov 2020
Three soldiers in Ripon will take part in a 700-mile barefoot relay this weekend to raise money for a girl with a rare genetic disease.
The soldiers have been inspired by Major Chris Brannigan, who walked the distance barefoot solo in August this year.
He did so to raise funds for Hope for Hasti, a charity set up to develop a treatment for his daughter Hasti, who has Cornelia de Lange syndrome.
Major Brannigan raised £375,000 and since then others have boosted the total to £670,000 of the £1m target,
This weekend's 700 miles, which will be completed in five-mile stages, will add to the tally.
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Seven members of the Dishforth Military Wives Choir are also taking part. They will cover the 98th leg of the relay from Ripon Cathedral to North Stainley. The choir also supported Major Brannigan during his original march in August.
Choir member Sue Bell said:
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