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Read the latest updates from Walking With The Wounded's 'Walking Home For Christmas' campaign
Tidworth Royal British Legion Football team taking on 245-mile challenge
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The Tidworth Royal British Legion Football Team is embarking on a 245-mile walking challenge on December 14th and 15th. Their goal is to raise funds for those who have served.
During the event, each team, comprised of serving personnel, veterans, and children of serving soldiers from Wellington Academy in Ludgershall, will undertake continuous laps of a 400-metre circuit over 36 hours. The objective for each team is to complete the symbolic distance of 245 miles, mirroring the journey from Tidworth to Frelinghein, France. The distance holds significant historical significance as it marks the location of the 1914 Christmas Truce football match.
Up to this point, the team has garnered contributions from various sources, including Forest Green Rovers, Williams F1 Team, Aston Martin F1 Team, and Northampton Saints Rugby Club, among others. Wellington Academy is also providing additional support by organising a fundraising day, with all proceeds dedicated to the team's Walking Home For Christmas challenge. Furthermore, Smithy Court Retirement Home, the retirement residence of team member Jay's grandfather, is offering additional fundraising through ticket sales for their New Years Eve party with proceeds being split between Walking With The Wounded and a charity of their choice.
Commenting on the Walking Home For Christmas challenge, team captains Jay Clibery and Shaun Smith said, “We have supported Walking With The Wounded for several years through various charity events. It is a charity close to our hearts. This year we wanted to do something bigger and better than we have ever done before with each team walking 245 miles in 36 hours, no easy feat! If you can support our cause and this amazing charity, please go to the link below. Every little helps.”
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Over the course of December, supporters of Walking With The Wounded across the nation have donned their walking boots and Santa hats, stepping out to show their solidarity with veterans and their families during this festive season.
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Yodel stepping out to support veterans
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Yodel has been a steadfast supporter of Walking With The Wounded, consistently raising substantial funds over the years to support those who have served. This December, teams from different branches of the company will be participating in various walks nationwide. Their collective efforts are dedicated to raising funds for Walking With The Wounded's Walking Home For Christmas campaign, further demonstrating Yodel's ongoing commitment to supporting the veteran community.
Commenting on the Walking Home For Christmas challenge, John Hardman said, “At Yodel, we have actively participated in various Walking With The Wounded campaigns and events to raise money to support veterans and their families. This year, teams from across Yodel will be...
From London to Dumfries, the care staff Walking Home For Christmas
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Workers from the UK’s largest online care platform Curam put their best feet forward on December 11, raising vital funds for veterans’ charity Walking With The Wounded as part of its Walking Home For Christmas campaign.
The national sponsored event, which is now in its 10th year, involved teams from the care company’s London and Dumfries offices, who collectively clocked up a total of 50 miles as one of 154 teams taking part.
Staff in east London carried out individual walks, including Curam co-founder Patrick Wallace, who walked from the company’s office in Ashwin Street, Dalston, to Hammersmith. And the Scottish team, headed by Curam director Ben Weatherall, clocked up 12 miles with their countryside walk in Irongray, Dumfries.
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