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Read the latest updates from Walking With The Wounded's 'Walking Home ' winter campaign
'Walting' Home For Christmas
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On December 18th, a team of 11 veterans and currently serving servicemen, will take on a phenomenal challenge as they walk 45.7 miles from Chesterfield to the Cenotaph in Manchester, carrying 45.7lbs (the equivalent of carrying a Men’s Olympic barbell) to commemorate the 457 Armed Forces personnel who died in Afghanistan.
James Holt, the team leader, served in Afghanistan, Ukraine, and Estonia. He is currently serving as a Reservist and recently supported Op Rescript, the Armed Forces support for the Covid-19 pandemic. He commented, “I have volunteered for WWTW a few times and think it is important that our veteran brothers and sisters get the support they need, you’re only a soldier for so long, but you are a veteran forever.
I am embarking on the Walking Home For Christmas endeavour in memory of all those who lost their lives in Afghanistan, namely my friend Jay who was an incredible soldier and a terrible dancer.”
Scott Briggs, who works at WWTW managing OP-REGEN, our volunteering programme, will also walk as part of the team. Scott joined the Armed Forces and now serves as a Reservist.
“As a representative of WWTW, I witness the life-changing service that WWTW provides to our Armed Forces community. Having grown up in a military family and as a currently serving Reservist, I am passionate about supporting those who served.
Walking Home For Christmas is particularly poignant to me as these funds directly contribute towards WWTW’s mental health programme that provides life-changing support to those that have landed on hard times. This year marks the first anniversary of my uncle’s death. He sadly took his own life last year due to the challenges he faced with his mental health – I hope that our challenge helps to prevent more deaths like this from taking place.”
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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.
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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...