Funds were also raised for the Mercian Regimental Association, of which Martin is a lifetime member.

The Mercian Regiment, known as ‘The Heart of England’s Infantry’, was formed in 2007 and carries forward the traditions and heritage of regiments from across the Midlands, including the Staffordshire Regiment.

Martin’s support for the Mercian Regimental Association reflects his long-standing connection as a lifetime member.

Martin is also a trustee of Invictus Games Birmingham 2027, which will bring wounded, injured and sick serving and veteran personnel from around the world to Birmingham in July 2027.

The Games also provide an important opportunity for Medilink Midlands to connect the health, care and innovation community with the wider focus on warrior care.

Medilink Midlands is an official delivery partner for the Warrior Care Conference, taking place at The Vox Conference Centre in Birmingham on 12 to 13 July, 2027 alongside the Games.

The conference will bring together leaders from defence, healthcare, rehabilitation, technology and innovation to explore the future of warrior care.

With these shared connections to the Games and the Armed Forces community, Martin is calling on the life sciences and medtech community to get behind his fundraising challenge.

He said: “The Invictus Games are about much more than sport. They provide an opportunity to recognise the determination, resilience and achievements of those who have served.

“Through my role as a Trustee, and through Medilink Midlands’ involvement in the Warrior Care Conference, I’m proud to be supporting the Games and the wider focus on warrior care.

“I was delighted to take on the challenge of a tandem skydive to help raise funds for Invictus Games Birmingham 2027 and the Mercian Regimental Association. I hope our Medilink Midlands network will get behind these two important causes.”