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Read the latest updates and view archived articles from Walking With The Wounded's 'Walking Home Home For Christmas' December campaign.
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 the determination shown by Murray and his local cadets during the Walking Home campaign, saying, “Watching the efforts of Murray over the past few weeks has been incredible, and the money he’s raised at such a young age is outstanding. His fundraising has helped to inspire other cadets, and it’s been great to see even more of them following suit and fundraising in support of the work Walking With The Wounded does to support our veterans.”
James Davies, Head of Events and Partnerships at Walking With The Wounded, added, “We are extremely grateful for the efforts being shown by all of our supporters, and the Caithness and Ross Company have done a great job at highlighting that our fundraising is open to all, regardless of age. Seeing the amount already raised by these young cadets is a warm reminder that veterans are still cared about, and people from all generations are willing to do what they can to provide support. A huge thank you to everyone already signed up for Walking Home, and if you’ve not yet registered, there’s still time!”
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Halewood Battalion Cadets take on 60km Lake District challenge for veterans
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Cadets from the Halewood Battalion laced up their boots and headed for the Lake District as they completed a demanding 60km walk in support of Walking Home For Christmas.
Now in their third consecutive year of taking part, the group of eight cadets travelled to the fells with a clear goal: to push themselves beyond their comfort zones whilst raising vital funds for veterans and their families during the winter months.
The challenge was not without its obstacles. Battling poor weather conditions on the summit of the Old Man of Coniston on the first day, the cadets showed determination and teamwork as they pressed on.
One of the group, Thomas Harper, reflected on why the challenge means so much to them: “Many of us have family members who...
RAF veteran completes 48km pulk pull in support of fellow veterans
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RAF veteran Derek Heron has completed an impressive 48km walk in support of Walking Home For Christmas, taking on the challenge to raise funds and awareness for fellow veterans.
Having served for 22 years in the RAF, Derek joined the Walking With The Wounded team on 18 December for our Long Way Home challenge, where he pulled our historic pulk. The demanding challenge tested both physical endurance and mental resilience – but Derek was more than ready to rise to it.
Derek was inspired to get involved after taking part in WWTW’s Cumbrian Challenge earlier this summer. Motivated by our mission and the stories of veterans we support, he was keen to step up once again and give back.
Reflecting on the challenge, Derek said: “After a 22-year...
Oldest tank regiment in the world marches 108km in 24 hours for veterans
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Members of the Royal Tank Regiment (RTR) proved that grit, determination and teamwork are as strong as ever as they completed a gruelling 24-hour walk in support of our Walking Home For Christmas campaign.
Setting off on 9 December from their Regimental Headquarters in Tidworth, the soldiers pushed themselves to the limit, covering an incredibly 108km on foot. Their destination was Bovington – the regiment’s home and proudly known as its “spiritual home” – but the journey was anything but easy.
Battling relentless rain, strong winds and physical exhaustion, the team refused to let the harsh conditions slow them down. Morale stayed high throughout the night as they dug deep, supported one another and kept their purpose firmly in sight:...