A Wisbech man is gearing up for a 94-mile charity walk in memory of his submariner brother.
Stuart Cree launched a GoFundMe campaign to honour his late brother David and raise funds for We Remember Submariners.
David, a retired Royal Navy Chief Petty Officer who served on Trident and Polaris nuclear submarines, passed away in November 2023 at the age of 63.
His career involved immense mental stress, including lengthy patrols in isolated, high-pressure environments.
Stuart believes David’s struggles with undiagnosed PTSD and alcohol dependency stemmed from these experiences.
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In David’s memory, Stuart plans to walk the 94 miles of the West Highland Way in Scotland, near the Faslane submarine base, in April 2025.
Funds raised will support the charity's efforts, including providing assistance to submariners in need and maintaining a respite lodge for their families.
So far, £120 has been raised toward the £3,000 target.
Stuart said: "The walk will test me, and I genuinely don’t know if I will be able to complete it, for at 62 I have spent most of my life in front of a computer or behind a steering wheel.
"I will understand if you don’t feel this cause is worth your donation, there are so many problems in the world today.
"But these men, and they mostly are men, can be significantly traumatised by the silent stress they have encountered patrolling underwater to keep us safe.
"Any amount you give will be well spent and will push me on to complete my goal. Thank you."
Stuart is also walking with his friend Anthony Browne who is raising money for men's mental health via the 856Foundation.org.uk.
To donate, visit www.gofundme.com/f/94-miles-we-remember-submariners
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