Ben is guest of honour at Doncaster Armed Forces Day
Project 65's patron Lance Bombardier Ben Parkinson was invited to be the guest of honour at the Armed Forces Day celebrations in his home town of Doncaster.
Ben's recovery from his terrible and multiple injuries after a landmine explosion in Afghanistan has been so remarkable that Ben was able to make a speech at the celebrations to open the event.
Ben was extremely proud to be asked to be the guest of honour and was delighted to see so many people turn out to pay homage to those who have fought and died in the UK armed forces.
Footage of Ben's speech can be seen by clicking on the link below.
Project65 honours the memory of the men who took part in the Coup de Main operation to capture the bridges on the Caen Canal and the River Ome in the early hours of D-Day 65 years ago.
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The PROJECT 65 Run to Pegasus is an historic 65mile challenge run from Dorset to Normandy for the 65th anniversary of D-Day 2009. The aim of the run is two fold: To replicate the Pegasus Bridge operation of D-Day 'man-for-man' and to raise £500,000 for the care and support of wounded armed forces veterans. If you like a challenge, join us today!