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Anthony ‘Staz’ Stazicker: Endeavour Through Adversity

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Anthony “Staz” Stazicker, who co-founded the British high-performance outerwear brand ThruDark alongside Louis Tinsley — both retired Special Forces military veterans — recounted losing his mother at age 11 and learning early that life isn’t fair. He found purpose in the Special Forces and developed a fascination with its utilitarian garments, which inspired the creation of his brand.

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