An Interview With: Andy Schofield
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Last year, Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) supporter and veteran, Andy, took on a mammoth Walking Home For Christmas (WHFC) challenge. He walked from London to Manchester (350km) over the course of five days. We sat down with him to find out what inspired him to take on the challenge and how he prepared.
What were you reasons for signing up to WHFC?
I signed up for WHFC firstly to support my veteran community. It pains me to see so many people who served that are now suffering mentally, physically, and emotionally. The rise in veteran homelessness is staggering and the transition to civvy street is nuanced and complex. I wanted to do my part for the community and to raise money for WWTW, a shining light in the veteran charity space!
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Army Cadets out in force this Christmas
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Army Cadet Forces from London to Yorkshire will be taking on walks across the country in December to raise funds for those who served.
Commenting on the Army Cadet Force Walking Home For Christmas challenges, Charley Doyle, SO1 Media and Communications, said, “Charitable organisations such as Walking With The Wounded play a vital role in offering essential support services to our veterans and their families. The Army Cadet Force takes great pride in supporting and participating in the Walking Home For Christmas campaign, a cause we have been actively endorsing for several years. This year, Army Cadets nationwide are once again engaging in walks to raise money to support those who have served.”
Gift Aid: Unlocking Additional Support for Veterans
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At Walking With The Wounded, we are dedicated to supporting ex-Forces men and women in their journey to rebuild their lives after serving their country. We provide vital support in various forms, including employment, mental health support, and support care coordination. However, to continue our mission effectively, we rely on the generosity of our supporters.
One way individuals can significantly enhance their donations is by understanding and utilising Gift Aid.
What is Gift Aid?
Gift Aid is a UK government scheme designed to boost the value of donations made to charities like Walking With The Wounded. Through Gift Aid, charities can reclaim 25p every time a UK taxpayer donates 1, at no additional cost to you. This additional funding...
Sally Orange MBE Takes the Helm as Walking Home For Christmas Ambassador
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Major (Retired) Sally Orange MBE, a distinguished Veteran, multiple World Record Holder and Armed Forces Champion, has been proudly unveiled as the Ambassador for Walking With The Wounded's (WWTW) Walking Home For Christmas campaign.
Now entering its 10th year, "Walking Home For Christmas" stands as Walking With The Wounded's annual festive fundraising initiative. Over the past decade, this campaign has collectively raised nearly 2 million to bolster veterans and their families through programs encompassing mental health support, employment opportunities, and care coordination services.
Sally Orange commenced her military journey in 1998 as a member of the Royal Army Medical Corps, where she served as a physiotherapist for 22 years. Her...
Walking Home For Christmas 2023: Run, Trek, March
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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...
Bryn's Story
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Bryn served as an Infantryman in the elite 1st Battalion Parachute Regiment (1 PARA), part of the Special Forces Support Group. He was regularly deployed on operations - to Kosovo, Sierra Leone, Northern Ireland, Iraq, and Afghanistan – and he was fulfilled by his achievements as a soldier.
After 10 years of active duty however, the physical demands of the role took its toll, and he experienced pain and damage to both his ankles. As he was no longer able to train or go on operations, he accepted that it was time to hang up his Army boots.
Unphased by the transition to civilian life, Bryn quickly transferred his military expertise into a career in private security. He secured contracts to protect senior US government officials as they...
Kane's Story
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After Kane’s military career came to a sudden end, he had no idea what to do next. Without any direction in life, he felt stuck and increasingly disillusioned. Over time, he decided that he was most suited to working outdoors and he focused his energy into achieving his goal. WWTW supported Kane into a new career in Arboriculture. They provided him with help, encouragement, and the funding that he needed to get his professional training and apply for work. Now Kane has a great job as an Arborist with a leading utilities service company.
“Upon leaving the Army I was really stuck in a rut and didn’t know what to do. The turning point was meeting Lynsey at WWTW. She gave me so much help and support along the way and now I have landed myself...
Coleg Gents Smash The South Wales Three Peaks Trail
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Huge well done to Matthew Collier, Ethan Bromwell and Keanan Frayne, who smashed the South Wales Three Peaks trail in some truly atrocious weather conditions over the weekend for Walking Home For Christmas. With some stunning views and the knowledge that their money is going to good use supporting veterans who served, they braved the elements and completed their challenge safely! You can still support them here: https://www.walkinghomeforchristmas.com/teams/coleg-gents
RBL Tidworth FC Brings It Home
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Fresh from walking 23 miles back to Tidworth garrison on Friday (and going via Stonehenge) the team from RBL Tidworth FC finished off their efforts in style on Saturday by hosting a whole day of fundraising for families, with childrens activities in the afternoon and adults in the evening. From raffle tickets, to a silent auction, no stone was left unturned by the team, ably led by WO2 Jay Clibery and an astonishing 5k plus has been raised, with money still coming in. The team were graciously hosted by the local Royal British Legion and this is a truly heartwarming story of the Armed Forces family coming together as one to support their own. https://www.walkinghomeforchristmas.com/teams/rbl-tidworth-fc-2