18. The Green Sentinels Ben Spurway, who will captain the Green Sentinels, has experience both in the military and with mountain rescue, and will be accompanied by other members with military backgrounds, Natalie Gardner and Ben Hill. Despite it being their first expedition, the team is competing to enjoy themselves, but with the goal of completing the adventure.
As they physically prepare for the rigours of the Patagonian Expedition Race, the Sentinels are also raising money for three charities: Help for Heroes, Shelterbox, and the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Previous team member, Steve Brown, said the Green Sentinels wanted “to raise money for those who returned less fortunate than us, to rekindle the bond we once had, and to inspire others that anything is possible with honest hard work, desire, and bags of integrity.”
Name: Benjamin Charles Spurway (Captain)
Age: 43
Hometown: Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Occupation: Outdoor Education
PER Experience: First Edition
Name: James Gardner
Age: 21
Hometown: Sutton, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Occupation: Student
PER Experience: First Edition
Name: Natalie Gardner
Age: 29
Hometown: Sutton, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Occupation: Physiotherapist
PER Experience: First Edition
Name: Ben Hill
Age: 26
Hometown: Warrington, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Occupation: Training Team Commando Logistics Brigade
PER Experience: First Edition




Help for Heroes
Patagonia Expedition Race
“Our mission is to deliver an enduring national network of support for our wounded and their families. We will inspire and enable those who have made sacrifices on our behalf to achieve their full potential….”

ShelterBox
Patagonia Expedition Race
“We provide emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crisis.”

Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Patagonia Expedition Race
“Imagine a future beyond cancer. At The Royal Marsden we’re dedicated to making this happen. We’re a world-leading cancer centre who pioneer new treatments that save lives. Support The Royal Marsden and you’re investing in a future beyond cancer for you and for everyone you know….”
Green Sentinels Videos
Ben Spurway, who will captain the Green Sentinels, has experience both in the military and with mountain rescue, and will be accompanied by other members with military backgrounds, Natalie Gardner and Ben Hill. Despite it being their first expedition, the team is competing to enjoy themselves, but with the goal of completing the adventure.
As they physically prepare for the rigours of the Patagonian Expedition Race, the Sentinels are also raising money for three charities: Help for Heroes, Shelterbox, and the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. Previous team member, Steve Brown, said the Green Sentinels wanted “to raise money for those who returned less fortunate than us, to rekindle the bond we once had, and to inspire others that anything is possible with honest hard work, desire, and bags of integrity.”
Name: Benjamin Charles Spurway (Captain)
Age: 43
Hometown: Sevenoaks, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Occupation: Outdoor Education
PER Experience: First Edition
Name: James Gardner
Age: 21
Hometown: Sutton, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Occupation: Student
PER Experience: First Edition
Name: Natalie Gardner
Age: 29
Hometown: Sutton, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Occupation: Physiotherapist
PER Experience: First Edition
Name: Ben Hill
Age: 26
Hometown: Warrington, United Kingdom
Nationality: British
Occupation: Training Team Commando Logistics Brigade
PER Experience: First Edition




Help for Heroes
Patagonia Expedition Race
“Our mission is to deliver an enduring national network of support for our wounded and their families. We will inspire and enable those who have made sacrifices on our behalf to achieve their full potential….”

ShelterBox
Patagonia Expedition Race
“We provide emergency shelter and vital supplies to support communities around the world overwhelmed by disaster and humanitarian crisis.”

Royal Marsden Cancer Charity
Patagonia Expedition Race
“Imagine a future beyond cancer. At The Royal Marsden we’re dedicated to making this happen. We’re a world-leading cancer centre who pioneer new treatments that save lives. Support The Royal Marsden and you’re investing in a future beyond cancer for you and for everyone you know….”