THE MARINE

After leaving the Royal Marines to run a successful business in Asia, Chris Thrall found himself homeless and suffering from acute mental illness. Declining conventional support, he overcame complex PTSD to become a qualified pilot, skydiver, explorer, extreme athlete, international adventurer, popular podcaster, family man and author. He has expeditioned to eighty-five countries across all seven continents, written bestselling memoirs, raised thousands for charity and has been awarded Veteran of the Year for Inspiration.

THE MISSION

Having run the length of the UK unsupported to raise awareness of veteran mental health, completed the legendary Marathon des Sables in the second toughest year on record and entered the record books rowing the Atlantic, Chris will summit Mount Everest in May 2026. Chris intends to film and livestream his progress and message all the way to the roof of the world, opening up an incredible partnership opportunity for the right sponsor for product placement on the most iconic peak in the world.

THE MESSAGE

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Along with highlighting to veterans, professionals and the military the incredibly misunderstood issue of ‘Complex’ PTSD and its link to childhood trauma, Chris will continue to use his powerful story of recovery and resilience to inspire others to pull their lives back from the brink of despair. 

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