WE HELP VETERANS FIGHT AGAINST PTSD EVERYDAY
THE PENTUP FOUNDATION | RECOVERY THROUGH SPORT
Welcome to the
PentUp Foundation
Our mission is to help serving and retired British Military veterans who are suffering from PTSD in their ongoing recovery. We do this by offering regular training and sports therapy sessions, in a safe and supportive environment, working towards participation in an annual Modern Pentathlon event adapted for less experienced athletes.
PTSD
Pentathlon participants come to us after undergoing clinical treatment for PTSD and as part of their continuing recovery.
physical activity
There is plenty of evidence that illustrates how physical activity can enhance well-being in recovering veterans by reducing PTSD symptoms and improving coping strategies.
SUPPORT
We also support the provision of clinical treatment of serving and retired British Military personnel who are affected by PTSD.
WE NEED YOUR HELP WITH THE FIGHT AGAINST PTSD. PLEASE DONATE TODAY.
Post-traumatic stress (PTSD) is sometimes called combat stress or shell shock. It’s a mental health condition caused by trauma. Sufferers experience a wide range of disorientating symptoms that have harmful consequences.
The modern pentathlon is multi-sports discipline created for the Olympics in 1912. The PentUp Foundation has adapted this challenging competition for PTSD sufferers, providing them with a means to help recover.
BBC highlights PentUp’s Modern Pentathlon
TRAINING
You don’t need to be a high-achieving athlete to take part in the PentUp Foundation modern pentathlon. But training in the different disciplines - swimming, horse riding, running fencing and laser shooting – is important. It helps overcome anxiety and ensures participants compete to the best of their ability.
TRAINING EVENTS
Each year in April, the PentUp Foundation launches a training programme for participants to equip them with the skills required for the Modern Pentathlon. The programme runs every two weeks on a Sunday, up until the full Pentathlon competition taking place in October.
TRAINING SUPPORT
Alongside the PentUp Foundation training programme, additional training support, across all the pentathlon disciplines, are available for participants. These are organised by third parties and funded through sponsors who support the PentUp Foundation.
We would like to thank our Partners
for their ongoing support
THE PEOPLE WE SUPPORT
