Ultramarathon to honour Vijay Ahuja
Vijay Ahuja, one of our Caudwell Xtreme Everest investigators, sadly passed away in December 2014. Vijay was a Surgeon Lieutenant Commander in the Royal Navy. Vijay had been a key member of the Cho Oyu 2005 research expedition, and a member of the Summit support climbing team for Caudwell Xtreme Everest in 2007.
On June 20th-22nd 2016, 15 of Vijay's military colleagues will participate in a 150 mile ultramarathon in memory of him. 5 teams will complete a 30 mile leg, to represent the Commando '30 miler’ which Vijay completed in 2011. The event will conclude on the morning of 22 June 2016 to coincide with the annual Symposium at the Institute of Naval Medicine.The team have been training hard over the last eight months and shown tremendous dedication in their cause.
Vijay's family is deeply moved and proud of what the team are planning. They would like to extend special thanks to Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Stephen Glennie and Surgeon Lieutenant Commander Tom Stevenson who have been integral in the planning and coordination of the event. We are asking Xtreme Everest supporters to show support for this amazing endeavour by liking the following page
The team are also raising money for three causes close to Vijay's heart. The funds raised will go to three main charities (Shine, Combat Stress and Centrepoint), Vijay worked directly with these charities or was interested in these areas. You can donate at this site
Vijay's family have also set up the Vijay Ahuja Memorial Fund. Please feel free to visit the website to see its aims.
As an alternative to the named charities the family would welcome donations here. The bank details are:
- Bank account name The Vijay Ahuja Memorial Fund
- Sort code 404304
- Account number 21886061
The events Facebook page is also included.
Thank you for your support.
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