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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.

136 Company SW London Army Cadet Force Bring It Home For Christmas!

By Events on Dec 12, 4:58pm

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136 Company, SW London Army Cadet Force are no strangers to Walking Home For Christmas, having done the event for three years and this year was the best yet! Ably led by Colour Sgt. Joe Cox, 62 cadets in 3 different detachments walked across the bridges of London, with the furthest walk being 17 miles, to the Tower of London where they were piped in by the tower band and given a tour. Accompanied by their adult instructors and a couple of serving Grenadiers, the cadets flew the flag (literally) for Walking With The Wounded around some of the capital's most famous landmarks. With over £2,700 raised we're so proud of them and their achievements and cant wait to see them next year! You can still support them here: https://www.walkinghomeforchristmas.com/teams/13-company-sw-london-acf

Steve and Craig to take on Manchester to Blackpool walk

By Media Team on Dec 7, 9:00am

On December 14th, Steve McGuire and Craig Nield, residents of Manchester, are embarking on a 60-mile walk from Canada Street in Manchester to Blackpool. Their goal is to raise funds to support military charity Walking With The Wounded’s Walking Home For Christmas campaign.

Supported by a dedicated team, Steve and Craig will face the challenge head-on. Upon reaching Blackpool, they will be treated to an exclusive tour of Hanger 42 Spitfire Visitors Centre.

Commenting on the Walking Home For Christmas challenge, Steve said, “I wanted to give back to those who have served our country, and this seemed like a fitting tribute.

Since joining Walking With The Wounded as an IPS Employment Advisor, I have witnessed first-hand the incredible work...

Dan Searson to walk 60km across Greater Manchester in 24 hours

By Media Team on Dec 6, 2:00pm

Dan Searson, founder of Challenge The Wild, who is based in Greater Manchester, will take on a 60km walk on the 12th and 13th December to support veterans this Christmas.

Dan served as an Army Officer in the Royal Army Medical Corps, during which time he was deployed to the Balkans, East Africa and the Middle East. He was awarded several British Army Commendations during his service.

Challenge The Wild is an outdoor based company that specialises in providing events that are unique, raises profiles, improves the physical and mental well-being of participants, and builds exceptional teams. Dan has supported Walking With The Wounded for many years, delivering numerous fundraising events and supporting the charity's beneficiaries through a...

An Interview With: Andy Schofield

By Media Team on Dec 1, 3:00pm

Last year, Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) supporter and veteran, Andy, took on a mammoth Walking Home For Christmas (WHFC) challenge. He walked from London to Manchester (350km) over the course of five days. We sat down with him to find out what inspired him to take on the challenge and how he prepared.

What were you reasons for signing up to WHFC?

I signed up for WHFC firstly to support my veteran community. It pains me to see so many people who served that are now suffering mentally, physically, and emotionally. The rise in veteran homelessness is staggering and the transition to civvy street is nuanced and complex. I wanted to do my part for the community and to raise money for WWTW, a shining light in the veteran charity space!

I...