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Read the latest updates from Walking With The Wounded's 'Walking Home For Christmas' campaign
Craig's 56 mile yomp for Walking Home For Christmas!
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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
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