Serving Soldier embarks on sponsored walk from Munster Barracks on a circular walk via Richmond to support veterans and their families this December
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Seun Ayoola Olagunju, a serving member of the Royal Lancers, and a team of fellow soldiers took on a sponsored walk on December 10th in aid of veterans and their families. Seun and his team walked from their barracks in Munster (Catterick) on circular walk via Richmond Castle, covering a distance of 12 miles. The team are raising money for Walking With The Wounded’s ‘Walking Home’ campaign.
Commenting on his upcoming challenge, Seun said, “I care deeply about giving back to and supporting my friends and neighbours in whatever capacity I can. This is another opportunity for me to do so and I hope it goes a long way for veterans and their families.
I am not undertaking this alone. I am proud to be part of a team supporting Walking Home. A...
Blaenau Gwent resident to complete Welsh Three Peaks Trail in support of veterans this winter
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Blaenau Gwent resident, Ethan Bromwell, is lacing up his walking boots this December for the sixth year in a row as he and his friend take on the Welsh Three Peaks Trail in aid of our annual winter fundraising campaign, Walking Home.
Commenting on his reasons for supporting the charity, Ethan said: “Ever since watching my first black and white war film with my dad when I was a child, I had always wanted to join the Armed Forces, specifically the Royal Navy. I started off as a Sea Cadet and then once I’d finished college and turned 18, I applied for the Royal Navy with the hopes of becoming a marine engineer. I passed the first medical and entrance exam and was on course to join, but unfortunately didn’t pass the eye test due to the...
Ally's Story
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Ally was born and raised in North London and after school he went on to college to study for a degree. He got married and had 2 children and worked hard to support his family. As a young man with ambitions, he set up his own close protection company. It was whilst at work that he suffered a significant injury that left him feeling bereft, as if he had lost a part of himself. Ally wanted and needed a new role in life, one that offered support and reliability. He chose the Army.
In 2009, Ally joined the Honourable Artillery Company (HAC) and served in the Reserves whilst continuing to maintain his business commitments. He later transferred to 7th Battalion The Rifles and in 2013 he was deployed on active duty to Afghanistan as part of Op...
Carl's Story
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Carl served in the Duke of Lancaster’s Regiment for five years. Carl was in Poland, completing his pre-deployment training exercises (prior to a tour of Afghanistan) when he fractured his spine. Unfortunately, his injury was not investigated immediately and this led to Carl developing Scheuermann’s Disease, a deformity of the lower vertebrae. After 9 months of extreme discomfort, he finally received an x-ray, and the spinal fracture was revealed. He was sent to Headley Court for treatment but by that time, it was too late to repair. Carl now permanently suffers from intermittent severe and debilitating lower back and leg pain.
Carl did not want to leave the military; he would still be serving now if he was physically able to do so. The...
Liverpool University Air Squadron to climb Pendle Hill in support of veterans this winter
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Members of the Liverpool University Air Squadron are set to climb Pendle Hill in Lancashire on 12th December as part of our Walking Home fundraising campaign. The 4-mile climb to the top of Pendle Hill is one of the most popular climbs in Manchester and the North West, with its uneven terrain and windy summit making it many people's climb of choice for a fundraising challenge. In addition to their upcoming climb of Pendle Hill, the group battled cloudy and windy conditions on 5th December as they completed a 16km walk up Ingleborough, one of the Yorkshire Three Peaks.
Speaking on their upcoming challenge, Pete Watson, member of the Liverpool University Air Squadron, said, “We do numerous charity events throughout the year for a range of...
13-year-old Army Cadet leading by example with Walking Home fundraising efforts
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Murray Harrold, a 13-year-old Army Cadet from Wick, is taking part in this year’s Walking Home event alongside his detachment, Caithness and Ross Company. The detachment has already surpassed their 2,000 combined target, helping Walking With The Wounded to provide essential support to veterans and their families throughout the UK.
Murray joined the Army Cadets last year, enjoying the opportunities to connect with friends from different detachments at weekend and annual camps. Speaking on his motivation behind taking part in Walking Home, Murray said, “Veterans gave their tomorrow for our today, so I think it is important that we support them to show thanks for their sacrifices for us.”
Jordan Tillier, detachment commander, commented on...
10 Ways To Increase Your Fundraising This Christmas
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During the winter, we understand that finances can be tight for everyone, which is why we want to highlight 10 ways to boost your donation efforts for Walking Home.
1. Gift Aid: Don’t forget to encourage everyone to claim Gift Aid on their donations, and if you’re eligible, make sure to claim it for your contributions as well. At no extra cost to anyone, this allows an additional 25p to be added to every pound donated. Every one of those pennies goes directly toward assisting veterans and their families who need our support to rebuild their lives.
2. Matched Funding: An increasing number of organisations are willing to match the funds you raise. The best part is that it won’t cost you or your supporters anything extra. Simply reach out to...
Craghoppers Team Joins Walking Home Campaign to Support Veterans
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On December 12th, 30 staff members from Craghoppers’ Manchester HQ will embark on a 5.5-mile sponsored walk from their Trafford HQ to the Cenotaph in Manchester city centre. The team is taking part in Walking With The Wounded’s (WWTW) ‘Walking Home’ campaign, raising funds to support veterans and their families through vital employment, mental health, and care coordination programmes.
As a long-standing supporter of WWTW, Craghoppers has made a tangible impact through fundraising events, campaigns and product sales, including donating a percentage of its new workwear range revenue to the charity.
Clare Grimshaw, Craghoppers Senior Marketing Manager, said, “Walking Home is a wonderful campaign that offers our staff a meaningful way to...
Greater Manchester Police join Walking Home campaign
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On December 5th, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) will partner with Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) for a special Walking Home fundraising event. Around 40 walkers from both organisations will trek through Manchester, starting at GMP Headquarters, stopping at WWTW’s hub on Canada Street, and concluding at the Cenotaph in St. Peter’s Square to pay their respects.
The event, part of WWTW’s annual Walking Home campaign, raises funds for vital services supporting veterans and their families. Participants will be joined by special guests, including Deputy Mayor Kate Green and GMP Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes.
Alie Salford, Programme Lead of WWTW's Head Start (mental health programme), said, “We are thrilled to walk alongside staff...