ASA Scotland Ambassador Paul Jacobs GM was blinded in Afghanistan in 2009. Paul is going to climb Ben Nevis to raise vital funds for Veterans and Memorial’s, supporting the work of our charity. Paul would like to raise £30,000 with the help of the public. The fundraising page 👉🏼 https://asascotland.enthuse.com/cf/paul-jacobs-gm-ben-nevis-who-cares-shares-challeng/post/15016009 Paul’s Serjeant was Paul McAleese, who died in the explosion. Private Johnathon Young was also killed 20th August 2009

2.6K views · 13 reactions | Tick the UK’s highest mountain off your To-Do List this August. Take on our Ben Nevis Challenge! ✅ Complete the climb and celebrate your achievement with dinner and bed & breakfast. We've even provided a handy training guide to get you ready for the main event! So come on, do it for St Andrew's Hospice!  Sign up today at https://www.st-andrews-hospice.com/event/ben-nevis-challenge-31-august-2024/ | St. Andrew's Hospice | Facebook

PAUL JACOBS GM CLIMBS BEN NEVIS AND BREAKS THE RECORD Major Donnie Harris “I was truly humbled to assist Veteran Paul Jacobs GM climb Britain’s highest peak today to raise funds to support veterans, and our forces charity. Paul smashed the climb in 4hrs 15 mins and he was the first Afghanistan War Blind Veteran to climb Ben Nevis. On the 20th August 2009 Paul was blinded by an explosion in Afghanistan. If you can donate anything please, it will enable us to support veterans. Thanks to the team w