Monthly Archives: May 2012
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Lloyds Development Capital supports Walking With The Wounded by jumping on their bikes
May 28, 2012
LDC is supporting a pro-amateur charity ride which involves 10 teams with the support of pro-riders, including former Tour de France winner, Carlos Sastre, and LDC’s man-in-the-saddle Mark Beaumont. This epic challenge will see the teams climbing three of the most iconic Alpine routes from the Tour de France, with the Lloyds Development Capital …
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Chelsea Auto Legends names Walking With The Wounded as official charity
May 28, 2012
Chelsea Auto Legends has officially asked Walking With The Wounded to become the Official Charity to this fabulous event motoring into the grounds of The Royal Hospital, Chelsea, on Sunday September 2nd 2012. On the 30th of May, Capt. David Wiseman and Dr. Francis Atkinson will launch the event alongside a prestigious line-up of petrolheads …
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Meet the Team at MINT Polo in the Park
May 24, 2012
Come and meet the Walking With The Wounded Everest Team at MINT Polo in the Park on Friday June 8th, Saturday 9th and Family Finals Day on Sunday June 10th. If you’re bringing your family to MINT Polo in the Park, then Finals Day is your day. With the MINT final and Plate finals being …
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Walking With The Wounded to light the Snowdon Jubilee Beacon
May 22, 2012
The Everest Team will be moving onwards to another important peak this Monday June 4th. Keep your eyes peeled on the news and online as the team, accompanied by a number of key fundraisers, light the Official Diamond Jubilee Beacon for Her Majesty The Queen on the summit of Mt. Snowdon at 10.25pm. David Wiseman …
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Walking With The Wounded Shop Goes Live
May 22, 2012
You can now show your support for Walking With The Wounded by wearing our brand new selection of merchandise available from our online shop. Our range has been worn by many of our supporters, including patron HRH Prince Harry seen here at Twickenham proudly sporting his limited edition cap, and now you too can be a …
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Lands End to John O’Groats – One Mans Journey
May 21, 2012
On the 12 May Liam Purbrick departed Land’s End with only his Army Bergen, a small tent and his inbuilt ‘man compass’. He aims to arrive in John O’Groats around 10 July 12 after a walk of 1100 miles in support of Walking With The Wounded. We heard from Liam this weekend and he had …
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Walking With The Wounded Everest 2012 Team returns home
May 18, 2012
On Thursday May 17th the Walking With The Wounded Everest 2012 Team, supported by Glenfiddich, arrived home to friends and family at Heathrow. Looking far more gaunt than when they left some weeks ago, the Everest summit team of Martin Hewitt, Jaco Van Gass, David Wiseman, Karl Hinett, and Dr. Francis Atkinson accompanied by communications …
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Live Whisky Tasting
May 11, 2012
Last night, 7pm BST, the Walking With The Wounded Summit team and the Glenfiddich Pioneers participated in a world first … a LIVE whisky tasting from Everest base camp. The Team and the Pioneers were introduced by a London studio panel featuring presenter Monty Halls, WWTW Founders Ed Parker and Simon Daglish, Glenfiddich’s Jamie Milne …
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Glenfiddich Whisky Tasting LIVE from Everest Base Camp
May 9, 2012
Following the decision to postpone this year’s Everest summit attempt, The Walking With the Wounded expedition team will be toasting their last day at Everest Base Camp by taking part in the world’s highest ever whisky tasting. The live broadcast will take place on Thursday 10th May at 19:00 (BST) from Everest Base Camp at …
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Prince Harry announces the postponement of the Everest 2012 expedition
May 8, 2012
The news that the Walking With The Wounded Everest 2012 Expedition supported by Glenfiddich has been postponed for this season was broken by charity patron HRH Prince Harry. Speaking from Washington, having been awarded the Distinguished Leadership Award by the Atlantic Council, His Royal Highness said: “Last year, I struggled to keep up with the four …
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