Yodel teams champion WWTW’s Cumbrian Challenge
Not only have Yodel Ops exceeded the £2k goal since completing the challenge, but they have also raised an incredible £6,825 so far, taking them to the top of the fundraising leader board.
The 8th Walking With The Wounded (‘WWTW’) Cumbrian
Challenge took place within the rolling hills of the Lake District on 11th
September 2021. In total, 179 teams and 600+ fundraisers came together to take
on the challenge, alongside ex-military beneficiaries from the charity’s
programmes. Multiple Teams from Yodel, spanning the country and a variety of
roles also took on this year’s challenge. The event provided individuals with
the opportunity to make lasting memories in Cumbria, whilst raising money for
an extremely important cause.
Over the past 18 months, WWTW has continued to
support veterans and their families who have suffered enormously from the
pandemic. Fortunately, due to outstanding involvement and commitment from so
many individuals taking part in this year’s challenge, a total of over £200,000
has been raised for the charity and this number is only increasing!
Teams of three or four embarked on three routes
across the Cumbrian mountains: Peak (10km, 900m ascent), Tough (22km 1350m
ascent) and Tougher (29km 1900m ascent). Every team that signed up to the
challenge raised a minimum of £2,000 to support WWTW’s programmes.
Keen to take on this year’s challenge were seven
teams from Yodel, one of WWTW’s valued Employment Partners. The seven teams
consisted of: Yodel Ops, North Wales Biguns, Leave No Geek Behind, The DAF-t
Mercs, Lost In Transit, Walkers with a Couse, and Wallis and his Gromits.
The seven teams have collectively raised an
astonishing £18,283.50 so far with, all proceeds going towards vital funds for
WWTW, to support ex-military.
Not only have Yodel Ops exceeded the £2k goal since
completing the challenge, but they have also raised an incredible £6,825 so
far, taking them to the top of the fundraising leader board. A huge
congratulations especially to Yodel’s General Manager, Simon Hume, from team
Yodel Ops, who has been marked as the highest fundraising individual in our 8th
Cumbrian Challenge. Simon raised £4717.44 for the charity, which will make a
huge difference to the impact and accessibility of WWTW’s programmes.
WWTW Events Manager, James Davis, said: “There
is nothing quite like the Cumbrian Challenge. Each team that takes part in the
Cumbrian Challenge and raises funds, enables WWTW to support more veterans and
their family members.”
Fergus Williams, CEO of WWTW, added: “Events
like the Cumbrian Challenge present a fantastic opportunity for us to meet our
supporters, raise vital funds for the charity and give our supporters a chance
to find out more about us and hear directly from the staff on the front line
who deliver our services.”
Thank you to everyone at Yodel for taking part and fundraising an incredible
sum of money to support WWTW’s crucial work, as well as all the other teams and
fundraisers who took part. We could not help as many veterans as we do without
everyone’s continuous support at these challenges. We hope to see you again
next year!
If you think you have what it takes to take on the Cumbrian Challenge
and want to show your support for WWTW’s work, register for our next challenge,
taking place in May 2022: https://bit.ly/3vv3ugE