He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother

Hi my name is Craig Hawksworth and as many of you know, my fellow Guardsman and Brother in arms, Darren McBride, sadly passed away earlier this year.

Darren proudly served his country as a Coldstream Guard. He dedicated his life to protecting others, but like so many veterans, some of the battles continued long after he took off the uniform.

He leaves behind three beautiful children who now face life without their Dad. No child should have to grow up with that loss.

In Darren’s memory, I’m taking on a challenge that will push me both physically and mentally. I will be walking for 24 hours non-stop.

The walk I’m doing is continuous for 24 hours as for those living with PTSD, it is always with you.

Every step will represent the invisible burden that thousands of serving personnel and veterans carry every single day—flashbacks, anxiety, hypervigilance, sleepless nights, depression and memories that refuse to fade.

PTSD doesn’t just affect the person living with it. It impacts husbands, wives, partners, children, parents and friends. Entire families carry the weight.

This walk is about more than endurance. It’s about remembering Darren, raising awareness, breaking the stigma around PTSD, and showing those who are struggling that they are not alone.

If my legs ache after 24 hours, I can take a rest.

Many veterans don’t get that choice.

Please support me in honouring Darren’s memory. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will help raise awareness and support those fighting battles that can’t be seen. The money I am raising is going to his 3 beautiful children who are fighting the battle of losing a parent during childhood due to PTSD.

Because no one who served our country should have to fight their hardest battle alone.

You ain’t heavy… your my brother.

Thank you for your support.