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Read the latest updates from Walking With The Wounded's 'Walking Home ' winter campaign
Greater Manchester Police join Walking Home campaign
By Media Team on
On December 5th, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) will partner with Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) for a special Walking Home fundraising event. Around 40 walkers from both organisations will trek through Manchester, starting at GMP Headquarters, stopping at WWTW’s hub on Canada Street, and concluding at the Cenotaph in St. Peter’s Square to pay their respects.
The event, part of WWTW’s annual Walking Home campaign, raises funds for vital services supporting veterans and their families. Participants will be joined by special guests, including Deputy Mayor Kate Green and GMP Assistant Chief Constable Chris Sykes.
Alie Salford, Programme Lead of WWTW's Head Start (mental health programme), said, “We are thrilled to walk alongside staff from Greater Manchester Police to support those who have served. The Walking Home campaign unites people in a shared effort to give back to those who need help most this winter. We are also incredibly grateful to the team at Irwin Mitchell for kindly providing refreshments.”
Jim Jones, Inspector & Tactical Lead (Armed Forces) in Greater Manchester Police, added, “We have proudly supported WWTW and the Walking Home campaign for many years and are excited to join WWTW staff this year to raise essential funds for veterans and their families in need. It is a privilege to honour and support those who have served our country.”
WWTW’s Walking Home campaign invites everyone to take on a sponsored walk of any distance to help veterans this winter. Sign up and learn more at walking-home.walkingwiththewounded.org.uk.
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