Steve and Craig to take on Manchester to Blackpool walk
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On December 14th, Steve McGuire and Craig Nield, residents of Manchester, are embarking on a 60-mile walk from Canada Street in Manchester to Blackpool. Their goal is to raise funds to support military charity Walking With The Wounded’s Walking Home For Christmas campaign.
Supported by a dedicated team, Steve and Craig will face the challenge head-on. Upon reaching Blackpool, they will be treated to an exclusive tour of Hanger 42 Spitfire Visitors Centre.
Commenting on the Walking Home For Christmas challenge, Steve said, “I wanted to give back to those who have served our country, and this seemed like a fitting tribute.
Since joining Walking With The Wounded as an IPS Employment Advisor, I have witnessed first-hand the incredible work...
Dan Searson to walk 60km across Greater Manchester in 24 hours
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Dan Searson, founder of Challenge The Wild, who is based in Greater Manchester, will take on a 60km walk on the 12th and 13th December to support veterans this Christmas.
Dan served as an Army Officer in the Royal Army Medical Corps, during which time he was deployed to the Balkans, East Africa and the Middle East. He was awarded several British Army Commendations during his service.
Challenge The Wild is an outdoor based company that specialises in providing events that are unique, raises profiles, improves the physical and mental well-being of participants, and builds exceptional teams. Dan has supported Walking With The Wounded for many years, delivering numerous fundraising events and supporting the charity's beneficiaries through a...
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!
I...
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.”
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...
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...