Category Archives: Charity News
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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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Everest Expedition News
April 28, 2012
It has been an intense period of activity at Base Camp, involving the summit of a neighbouring 6,119m peak Lobuche for further acclimatisation, focused technical training for the Khumbu Ice Fall and the undertaking of local rituals – the Puja ceremony, which prays for the safe passage of climbing teams through the mountains. The notorious …
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Why We Are Doing This
April 27, 2012
Our expeditions are purely to raise awareness of the work we do – delivering training, education, career transition advice and planning for our wounded, and getting them ‘Back to Work’. Here is a recent case study provided by The Poppy Factory, one of our partner organisations which we fund, showcasing what is achieved with your …
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Expedition Patron Prince Harry
April 27, 2012
Our Expedition Patron, Prince Harry, has been awarded the Atlantic Council’s 2012 Award for Distinguished Humanitarian Leadership, in recognition of his charitable and humanitarian work supporting servicemen and women. Prince Harry has supported a number of charities that work in the field of rehabilitation of servicemen and women including Walking with the Wounded. We are …
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Thanks to the marathon runners
April 23, 2012
A huge thank you to all of our marathon runners who went through an intense training period and the gruelling 26 mile run to raise for us. Amanda Brook, Tom Bird, Kim Hunt, James Gray, Mark Bradbury, Sam Swan and Nicholas Slater – your efforts really do make a difference. To find out about running …
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Marathon marvels raise money for Walking With The Wounded
April 18, 2012
Walking With The Wounded is proud to support seven runners in this weekend’s London Marathon. Amanda Brook, Tom Bird, Kim Hunt, James Gray, Mark Bradbury, Sam Swan and Nicholas Slater are all setting out on the 26 mile course around London in aid of Walking With The Wounded. Thank you…and the very best of luck!
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MINT Polo in the Park to raise money for Walking With The Wounded
April 13, 2012
On the 8th, 9th and 10th June the Walking With the Wounded Everest team will welcome a change to their Everest tents and enjoy some London summer glamour as guests of honour at this prestigious event at The Hurlingham Club. Walking With The Wounded is the official charity of MINT Polo in the Park, so please …
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On Your Bike!
April 11, 2012
A reminder for those of you who want your own challenge. Join us and get involved in the Horsmonden Bike Ride in aid of Walking With The Wounded, proudly supported by Artemis on Sunday 6th May 2012. The ride consists of 2 cycle routes – 50 or 25 miles – through the beautiful Kent countryside and a hog roast on …
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