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Read the latest updates from Walking With The Wounded's 'Walking Home ' winter campaign
Glenn's 160 mile walk from Manchester to Lockerbie
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Glenn, from Wythenshawe in Manchester, is embarking on a walking challenge from Manchester to Lockerbie from December 12th to 21st. His purpose is to raise funds for those who have served, participating in our Walking Home For Christmas campaign.
Planning to cover 15 to 20 miles each day, Glenn will undertake this challenge independently, carrying all supplies for the ten-day trek on his back, he will be joined by his close friend Gary Baker. The journey begins at Wythenshawe F.C. Stadium, Altrincham Rd, Wythenshawe M22 4US, around midday on Tuesday, December 12, 2023. The aim is to reach Lockerbie on December 21, 2023, completing the 10-day trek.
Reflecting on his Walking Home For Christmas challenge, Glenn shared, “I was part of the investigation and clean-up operation in and around Lockerbie after the Pan Am disaster. I spent the Christmas holidays searching for bodies, aircraft wreckage, and personal effects of the victims. This left me with complex P.T.S.D., which I still suffer from and probably always will.
December 21, 2023 also marks the 35th anniversary of the Pan Am 103 disaster. I will pay my respects to the victims, their families, the residents of Lockerbie, and the many people from various organisations worldwide who took part in the subsequent investigation and clean-up operation, along with all the families of everyone involved. This tribute will take place at the Lockerbie Memorial Garden, Sherwood Crescent, Lockerbie, at 19:03 on December 21st, the exact time the IED on board the aircraft detonated.
Veterans can struggle with the transition to civilian life. It is good to know that charities like Walking With The Wounded exist to support those who served.”
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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...
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...