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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.
Festive fundraising with a medieval twist
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On December 10th a team of Medieval Battle Reenactors will embark on a quest to cover an 8-kilometre route through the heart of Ipswich from Gainsborough Sports Centre to Christchurch Park, wearing their suits of armour, each suit weighs 35kg (equivalent to 3-4 stone). Their noble quest is in support of Walking With The Wounded’s ‘Walking Home For Christmas’ challenge.
Dale Eades, an armed forces veteran, will lead the group as they take on the challenge.
Commenting on the task ahead, Dale said, “As a veteran myself, I am all too aware of how skilfully Armed Services Personnel can hide the struggles that face them, forever “Soldiering On” as they have been trained to By undertaking this challenge and donning a suit of armour, I aim to symbolise the mental health difficulties that many people struggle with. Each piece of steel plate represents a mental burden to carry, eventually the weight of it all will defeat us and even the simplest tasks become a challenge (like walking). To get to the finish line, I will need support from those around me. I am looking forward to taking on Walking Home For Christmas with my fellow knights by my side.”
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Tidworth soldiers and veterans join forces this Christmas for multi-day fundraising challenge
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A team of serving soldiers, reservists and veterans are taking on a mammoth fundraising challenge in aid of our annual fundraising campaign, Walking Home For Christmas.
Andrew White, who served in the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers for 31 years and is now a Full Time Reservist, and friend Jamie Clibery, who began his military career in 2002 as a Vehicle Mechanic and now serves in the Defence Accident Investigation Branch, are taking part in the charity’s annual Walking Home For Christmas campaign for the fifth year running.
Determined to make their fundraising bigger and better each year, this year the team will be taking on not one but three challenges. Beginning with a charity football match on 8th November at Tidworth Oval...
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...