An armed forces veteran has gone back into battle for a Wigan charity as he attempts to relive a real-life escape from Colditz.
Colin Stein is currently replicating the 600-mile World War Two prison camp escape from Colditz in Germany to Switzerland. The former RAF air traffic controller has taken inspiration from his time stationed in Germany in the 90’s as well as his favourite board game.
He was adamant about doing this challenge after reading the ‘Colditz-Prisoners of the Castle’ novel and playing the family favourite ‘Escape from Colditz’ board game every Christmas. READ MORE: Join the FREE Manchester Evening News WhatsApp community The 62-year-old wants to raise funds for Wigan and Leigh charity The Brick and sees this challenge as something that can help prove no matter what you have in life, if the mindset is right you can achieve anything.
This same mantra is something he claims The Brick does for their clients in getting those in need back on track. The Brick provides support for those transitioning through homelessness, families facing poverty and people who may be in debt crisis.
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