'Unbreakables' needed to tackle biggest ever commando course for North Devon Hospice

10km of obstacles, mud, marsh, rivers, and hills await those brave enough to sign up to North Devon Hospice’s Mission: Unbreakable event, taking place on October 15.

The popular commando course challenge launched this week, with organisers promising more obstacles than ever before, to really test the mettle of those wanting to become an ‘Unbreakable’.

But everyone who steps up to take on the Mission: Unbreakable course will be doing so for a good reason, with all proceeds going towards the vital care that North Devon Hospice provides to people at home.

“We need you to ditch your comfort zone, to help keep hospice patients comfortable in their own homes,” said Lisa Mackenzie, Events Manager at the hospice.

“The vast majority of people we look after want to be in the familiar surroundings of their home, and our care teams can make that happen, but only with your support. Sign up to Mission: Unbreakable today and help those with a life-limiting illness, like cancer, to be as comfortable as possible in the place that means the most to them.”

Sponsored by Wollens, Mission: Unbreakable is a commando challenge with a difference, as the course is designed with 2 4 Commando Royal Engineers from RMB Chivenor. Lisa said, “We’re proud to announce that this year’s course will be the biggest ever, with more obstacles than ever before. So even if you’ve taken part in previous years and think you know Mission: Unbreakable, think again! We’re looking forward to announcing each new obstacle on social media in the coming weeks, and we’ve got some absolute beauties to unveil!”

The event has become famous for challenges such as ‘The Sheep Dip’, a fully submerged tunnel crawl, and ‘Freezing Private Ryan’, where competitors wade through chest-high ice-filled water. Among the dozens of other obstacles are a mud crawl under barbed wire, an upstream river wade, and a leap over raging fire pits.

Those who sign up now can snap up the Early Recruit discount, but this only lasts until 28th July. Lisa added: “While this year’s course will be tough, I’m always amazed at how people push themselves to rise to the challenge. Even those who don’t consider themselves fit find something inside to dig deep and achieve something they never thought they could. Every person who signs up will be helping local people in their time of need. The demand for hospice care is rising fast, but in this climate, donations to the charity have dropped dramatically. So, we can only be there, to give dignity and comfort at the most crucial time, with your support.”

Mission: Unbreakable takes place on Sunday, October 15, starting and finishing at North Molton Sports Club. Register now at www.missionunbreakable.co.uk.