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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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Walking Home For Christmas 2023 - And that's a wrap!
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We'd like to thank everyone who signed-up to our 2023 Walking Home For Christmas event.
Over the course of December, supporters of Walking With The Wounded across the nation have donned their walking boots and Santa hats, stepping out to show their solidarity with veterans and their families during this festive season.
This year, we witnessed remarkable challenges undertaken by our supporters. Glenn covered an impressive 160 miles from Manchester to Lockerbie, WWTW team member Steve walked from Manchester to Blackpool within 24 hours, Matthew conquered the Welsh Three Peaks Challenge, 13 Company South West London Army Cadet Force marched 14 miles across London, Lee journeyed from the Shetland Islands home to Aberdeenshire, and the...
Yodel stepping out to support veterans
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Yodel has been a steadfast supporter of Walking With The Wounded, consistently raising substantial funds over the years to support those who have served. This December, teams from different branches of the company will be participating in various walks nationwide. Their collective efforts are dedicated to raising funds for Walking With The Wounded's Walking Home For Christmas campaign, further demonstrating Yodel's ongoing commitment to supporting the veteran community.
Commenting on the Walking Home For Christmas challenge, John Hardman said, “At Yodel, we have actively participated in various Walking With The Wounded campaigns and events to raise money to support veterans and their families. This year, teams from across Yodel will be...
From London to Dumfries, the care staff Walking Home For Christmas
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Workers from the UK’s largest online care platform Curam put their best feet forward on December 11, raising vital funds for veterans’ charity Walking With The Wounded as part of its Walking Home For Christmas campaign.
The national sponsored event, which is now in its 10th year, involved teams from the care company’s London and Dumfries offices, who collectively clocked up a total of 50 miles as one of 154 teams taking part.
Staff in east London carried out individual walks, including Curam co-founder Patrick Wallace, who walked from the company’s office in Ashwin Street, Dalston, to Hammersmith. And the Scottish team, headed by Curam director Ben Weatherall, clocked up 12 miles with their countryside walk in Irongray, Dumfries.
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