Paul's 55-Mile Walk in Manchester
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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
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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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'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.
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13 Company SW London ACF - Smashing it London Style!
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The Cadets and Adult Volunteers from 13 Company SW London ACF have got an early march on Walking Home For Christmas this year! Led by Joe Cox and Kaz Lorimer the team are doing a 18 mile walk from Putney to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, with one of the team Andy Hurcumb even carrying a Christmas tree on the route to deliver to the hospital!
Walking With The Wounded's Megan Taylor went down to meet the team on the 23rd November to get some early photos in and was blown away by the passion and enthusiasm of the cadets and volunteers. We cant wait for the walk on the 12th December, where they will be stopping at their 7 different detachments from Putney to Wimbledon, Morden, Southfields, Balham, Battersea to Chelsea Hospital.
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Army Cadets Force - Marching on Mental Health
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This year the Army Cadets Force have taken the leaderboard by storm, raising a whopping 44,160 so far...
73 ACF teams from up and down the country have donned their Santa Hats to help support ex-military and their families this Christmas. Leading the way for ACF is Beds & Herts County, having raised a total of 4,099.91 and counting!
On Saturday 5th December Niquita Potter, from Devon ACF completed an incredible 14.1 miles from Haytor on Dartmoor to the war memorial in Newton Abbot. She got cold, she got wet and it was dark by the end - but she made it.
Niquita absolutely smashed her target raising over 1000. Thank you!
Niquita said: 'I am a proud member of Devon ACF and have been for over 5 years. This means a lot...
WWTW - We get locked down but we get up again
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This year the WWTW Staff are donning their Santa Hats and facemasks and are getting involved in their own challenges across the country on 10th December...
WWTW Employment Advisor, Lynsey Cordiner will be walking 14 miles from the war memorial in Newcastle City Centre to Whitley Bay Cenotaph, accompanied by her dad and Max the cockerspaniel.
Anna Tydeman, HR Business partner, will be doing a 'walk down memory lane', with her partner Stuart and their pup Leia. They will be walking from their current home to the childhood homes, a 12 mile round trip in total. Anna is a team member of Team 200,000 a collaborative effort from our HR, Finance, and Head Start team, joining forces to support those who have served.
Businesses on Board: Lockdown Edition 2020
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Get your business on board to support ex-servicemen and women and be part of the fight against the covid-19 mental health crisis, all while engaging staff and clients in a light-hearted challenge and boosting their wellbeing in a difficult winter. Here are some examples of businesses are taking part in 2020.
A VARIETY OF CHALLENGES: Shard Capital are taking on a number of challenges across the business. Some staff are walking from Fulham Football Ground to Shard Capital’s HQ at 20 Fenchurch Street (22km) before climbing the stairs to their office on the 23rd floor! Others are trying to achieve 20km per day for 20 days (in relay teams of 2, 3 or 4), and some are even collectively attempting to virtually cycle to the North Pole!
Best Walk Ideas 2020
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Best Walk Ideas 2020
Windsor to Big Ben - Making the most of the Christmas break, Darren and his family will be taking on a 3-day stroll along the River Thames from Windsor to Big Ben, covering 48 miles!
The School Commute - After their successful 6-mile walk to school last year, the now-9-year-old Harry is back again and this time he's planning an even bigger challenge with mum Jennifer, walking 16 miles across their hometown.
The 100 Mile Stretcher - After taking part for the last couple of years, Michael decided that walking 100 miles wasn't quite far enough for the guys and girls he trains to pursue a career in the army. This year, his team will be taking part in a 100 mile walk, walking laps of York Race Course, carrying a...
10 Walks to Inspire You in 2019
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As we approach the start of Walking Home For Christmas, take a look at some of our favourite walks and stories already planned for this year:
AFGHANISTAN TO ARBORETUM: Walking With The Wounded beneficiary, Simon Johnson, who has taken part in Walking Home For Christmas for the last 5 years, will be completing a virtual walk from Afghanistan to the UK, walking 3,500 miles over the course of the year, culminating in a 30 mile walk to the National Memorial during WHFC
39KM FOR 39 YEARS: Briony Hill will be celebrating her 39th birthday on 17th December with a 39km walk (24+ miles) from Salisbury Cathedral to the The Ship Inn at Upavon, hoping to raise 390.
HOLLAND TO HOME: Veteran, Ben, who now lives in Holland, will be walking 425 miles...
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