NEWS
Read the latest updates from Walking With The Wounded's 'Walking Home ' winter campaign
Walking Home For Christmas 2023: Run, Trek, March
By Events on
Every year, amazing supporters take on our Walking Home For Christmas challenge, collectively raising funds to aid veterans and their families. Whether it is the journey from the workplace to home, embarking on a challenging hundred-mile march, or carrying a Christmas tree through the heart of a bustling city, we have curated a selection of previous fundraiser ideas to ignite your imagination for your 2023 challenge.
The 100 Mile Stretcher: Having participated in WHFC for the past few years, Michael concluded that a 100-mile walk did not quite match the level of endurance his trainees needed for pursuing a career in the Armed Forces. In 2020, his team decided to elevate the stakes by embarking on a 100-mile journey, circling York Race Course while bearing a 50kg stretcher.
From Hub to Home: Jennie's husband dedicated 13 years to military service, and two years ago, he reenlisted as a tank transporter and became a sponsored reservist. To support her husband, Jennie committed to walking the 199-mile stretch between his camp in Bulford, Wiltshire, and their family home in Norfolk.
13 Company SW London ACF - Smashing it London Style: Under the leadership of Joe Cox and Kaz Lorimer, the Cadets and Adult Volunteers of 13 Company SW London ACF undertook an impressive 18-mile journey, trekking from Putney to the Royal Hospital Chelsea. Among the team, Andy Hurcumb went above and beyond by carrying a Christmas tree along the route, intending to deliver it to the hospital.
Tackling Mount Skiddaw: A team of veterans took on Skiddaw, the UK’s 6th highest mountain raising funds for Walking Home For Christmas. Scaling over 3,000 feet, they successfully reached the summit!
11 Miles of Christmas: A team representing Cygnet Health Care in Manchester embarked on an 11-mile walk, starting from Walking With The Wounded's Manchester hub on Canada Street and concluding at Cygnet Health Care's offices in Bury.
Barry Swire, Cygnet Health Care Operations Director South East and Armed Forces Champion said, “I served in the Armed Forces and, I wanted to take on a challenge with colleagues from Cygnet Health Care that would support fellow veterans [at] Christmas. Walking With The Wounded’s ‘Walking Home For Christmas’ challenge presents the perfect opportunity for colleagues to come together, get outside and walk to support a great cause.”
Filled with inspiration? Sign up to Walking Home For Christmas today.
You may also like
Serving Soldier embarks on sponsored walk from Munster Barracks on a circular walk via Richmond to support veterans and their families this December
By Media Team on
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
By Media Team on
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
By Media Team on
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...