Alex Smashes It For Walking Home

By Events on Dec 12, 5:33pm

As the son of two military veterans and a CCF Cadet now himself, Alex is no stranger to the Armed Forces family and has taken it upon himself to smash out over 1,000 fundraising for our work with wounded veterans and their families. On Saturday in some punishing conditions, he walked 10.8 miles with his mum, even picking up donations along the way! We're so proud of his attitude to fundraising, his sense of solidarity with veterans and his achievements this Christmas. Well done Alex! https://www.walkinghomeforchristmas.com/teams/alex-s-walk-home-from-school-for-christmas 

Gareth, Neil & Andy get seriously cold for Christmas!

By Events on Dec 12, 5:23pm

Huge well done to Gareth, Neil & Andy who in some of the most punishing conditions seen in the country for a number of years, walked 93 miles back to Sunderland, after climbing Helvellyn! They finished at the Veterans walk in Mowbray Park, Sunderland yesterday and we could not be prouder of their almost superhuman efforts for Walking With The Wounded and those we support. As a Coldstream Guards veteran, Gareth has lived and breathed the military for years and he and his team have now made a direct and positive impact on the Armed Forces family and there's still time to support them here: https://www.walkinghomeforchristmas.com/users/gareth-haikney 

136 Company SW London Army Cadet Force Bring It Home For Christmas!

By Events on Dec 12, 4:58pm

136 Company, SW London Army Cadet Force are no strangers to Walking Home For Christmas, having done the event for three years and this year was the best yet! Ably led by Colour Sgt. Joe Cox, 62 cadets in 3 different detachments walked across the bridges of London, with the furthest walk being 17 miles, to the Tower of London where they were piped in by the tower band and given a tour. Accompanied by their adult instructors and a couple of serving Grenadiers, the cadets flew the flag (literally) for Walking With The Wounded around some of the capital's most famous landmarks. With over 2,700 raised we're so proud of them and their achievements and cant wait to see them next year! You can still support them here:...

Sale Sharks, Sharks Forces Are Walking Home For Christmas

By Media Team on Dec 8, 11:32am

Shark Forces work with over 100 veterans annually, running coffee mornings, welfare walks, art therapy workshops, physical activity sessions and online webinars to help with life after service and this December they are also taking on their own Walking Home For Christmas challenge.

Next week, Shark Forces very own, Eddie Owen & Merrall Stanworth will be walking 13.5 miles, visiting the war memorials across Eccles, Stretford, Sale & Urmston in a bid to raise vital awareness & funds for our Walking Home For Christmas campaign and ultimately our Armed Forces Community.

Having already raised over 300, the team couldn't be doing better at drumming up the local support.

Find out more about what Sale Sharks do at ...

Andrew Schofield. London to Manchester.

By Events on Dec 6, 8:33am

When it comes to managing our mental health, we’re told ‘it’s good to talk’. An overused cliché or sound advice? A chance conversation with his brother saved the life of young military veteran, Andrew Schofield from Manchester. The conversation lifted him out of a dark depression and motivated him to seek support for his declining mental health. Now Andrew is taking on the challenge of his life, walking from London to Manchester in just five days to raise money for Walking Home For Christmas, the annual Christmas campaign from Walking With the Wounded, a charity that supports veterans like him, in what he describes as ‘a physical representation of a mental health journey’. Walking solo and carrying his own kit, Andy will sleep out on...

Craig's 56 mile yomp for Walking Home For Christmas!

By Events on Dec 10, 2:54pm

An Army Veteran of 33 years, Craig Roxby is very familiar with the challenges the Armed Forces face and wants to give something back this Christmas by supporting Walking With The Wounded.

On the 16 December 2021 he'll depart Blackburn along the Leeds Liverpool Canal to Appletreewick (N Yorkshire); a total distance of 56 miles. He plans to complete this in 36hrs, walking 2 large legs and concluding with a 14 mile leg on day 3 and has kindly said that anyone who wishes to join him on his walk is very welcome!

You can see what Craig is upto and support him here: https://www.walkinghomeforchristmas.com/users/craig-roxby 

Afghanistan Veteran Matthew undertakes 24 Marathon!

By Events on Dec 7, 12:40pm

Local veteran, Matthew, based in Wiltshire, will be taking on the challenge of walking for 24 hours to raise money for ex-military and their families as part of Walking With The Wounded’s Christmas campaign, Walking Home For Christmas. On December 16th, Matthew will take on the momentous challenge, supported by Damon Saddler the Personal Development Manager, and will be joined for parts of the route by residents and other staff from Entrain Space which offers supported accommodation to ex-military, helping them transition into civilian life.

Commenting on the challenge, Matthew said, “I joined the Army in 2009 and really enjoyed my Army career. I was deployed to Afghanistan twice and everything seemed fine until I returned to the UK in...

Paul's 55-Mile Walk in Manchester

By Events on Nov 26, 1:03pm

On December 13th, Paul, a veteran based in Manchester will take part in Walking With The Wounded’s (‘WWTW’), Walking Home For Christmas campaign to raise vital funds to support those who served.

Paul joined the Armed Forces when he was 16 and served in The Royal Signals. He was involved in operational tours in Northern Ireland and Bosnia and although Paul mostly enjoyed his career in the Army, some moments and experiences had a lasting impact on him.

Paul is taking part in Walking Home For Christmas to help raise money to support veteran’s mental health. He said, “I have supported Walking With The Wounded for several years and have taken part in their past fundraising events. I signed-up for Walking Home For Christmas to give something...

Suffolk ACF Deputy Commandant walks 100miles

By Events on Nov 26, 1:00pm

This December, Lieutenant Colonel, Robert Simpkin, who is based in Suffolk, will take on a momentous 100-mile sponsored walk to support Walking With The Wounded’s Walking Home For Christmas campaign. Robert has been involved in the Army Cadet Force (ACF) for 17 years and has 2 children, who both serve in the ACF and the British Armed Forces.

Commenting on his Walking Home For Christmas challenge, Robert said, “I originally got involved with Walking Home For Christmas last year through the Army Cadet Force (ACF). We encouraged our Cadets to get involved because it is great for them to volunteer and raise money for the wider Military family. It also presented a great opportunity to get the Cadets out in the fresh air and keeping active.

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