A former soldier who lost both his legs in Afghanistan has been named as the new ambassador for a gruelling Perthshire charity event.
The annual Alliance Trust Cateran Yomp, an endurance event that takes place near Blairgowrie, has raised £1.8 million for ABF the Soldiers’ Charity and the Alliance Trust Foundation since it was set up five years ago.
Now Edinburgh-born Micky Yule, who overcame his disabilities to become a professional para-powerlifter, has been named the event ambassador for the yomp next June.
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The cause is close to Mr Yule’s heart as, after he left the army, the Soldiers’ Charity gave him grants to buy weightlifting equipment to begin training in his garage.
