<div>This September, Jake McCormack will take on the biggest physical and mental challenge of his life – the 13 Valleys Ultra, a 180km endurance run through the day, night, and every brutal climb the Lake District can offer.
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<div>He’s doing it for one reason: to support military veterans struggling with their mental health through the incredible work of Mode Rehabilitation in Stockport.
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<div><strong>Why Jake Is Running</strong>
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<div>Two years ago, Jake wasn’t a runner. He had never done a half marathon. Never done a full marathon. Never even considered ultra-running.
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<div>Then some friends convinced him to join them on an outrageous challenge – the Sea to Summit Trilogy, running over 30 miles each day over the three biggest mountains in the UK (Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike, and Snowdon).
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<div>He threw himself in at the deep end, and something clicked. Since then he has completed multiple long-distance challenges that he never dreamed he’d be capable of, including the 7 Valleys Ultra (110km)... And now he’s stepping up to the next level.
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<div>Ultra-running has become Jake’s way to find peace, decompress from the pressures of running a business and raising five children, and push himself further than he ever believed possible. And doing it for a good cause gives it even deeper purpose.
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<div><strong>The Challenge: 13 Valleys Ultra – 180km</strong>
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<div>On 25 September, starting at 6:00am, Jake will set off on the 13 Valleys Ultra – the toughest endurance event he has ever faced.
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<li>Distance: 180km
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<li>Elevation: Thousands of metres across the UNESCO-listed Lake District
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<li>Time: Running through day and night
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<li>Format: No stopping, no resting – just relentless forward progress
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<li>Team: His friend Dean Forrester will be joining him so far, and more friends will be tackling the shorter distances (2, 5, 7, and 13 valley routes)
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<div>This isn’t just a run.
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<div>It’s an all-out test of resilience, endurance, and mental strength.
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<div><strong>Why This Matters – What Your Donation Actually Does</strong>
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<div>Jake is raising £1,000 for Mode Rehabilitation, a charity providing mental-health care and crisis support for the Armed Forces community.
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<div>Just £60 allows a veteran in crisis to receive:
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<li>Same-day referral
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<li>A triage appointment within 3 days
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<li>A first in-person therapy session within 5–7 days
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<div>That means £1,000 will directly help around 16 veterans receive rapid intervention at the time they need it most.
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<div>Your donation truly has a measurable, immediate impact.
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<div><strong>Join Jake on This Journey</strong>
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<div>Here’s how you can help:
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<div>1. Donate
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<div>Anything you can spare — £5, £10, £20 — helps us reach the £1,000 goal.
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<div>2. Share
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<div>Spread this page with friends, family, colleagues, and on social media. Every share levels up the mission.
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<div>3. Support
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<div>Follow Jake’s journey as he trains, prepares, and pushes himself through the hardest challenge he has ever attempted.
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<div>Your encouragement keeps him going mile after mile.
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<div>Thank You
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<div>To everyone who donates, shares, or supports – you are helping veterans access vital mental-health care at the moment they need it most.
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<div>And you're helping Jake turn the toughest run of his life into something truly meaningful.
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Jake’s 13 Valleys Ultra for Veterans’ Mental Health

Just £875£ to go! Make an impact.

Jake’s 13 Valleys Ultra for Veterans’ Mental Health

Just £875 to go!
Make an impact.