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Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - The Cumbrian Challenge- in conversation with long-term supporter, Dale / (Cumbrian Challenge 2018 - Blake Rigg
- Cumbrian Challenge 2018 start in the Lake DistrictInjured veterans UK - British military charity
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24 March 2022

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The Cumbrian Challenge- in conversation with long-term supporter, Dale

Dale served in the Royal Electrical Mechanic Engineers, supporting the British Army Attack Helicopter – The Apache. He retired to spend time with his new family and continues to support the Apache as a civilian contractor with Morson Technical Services.

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - FDM Group announced as Presenting Partner of Walking With The Wounded’s Cumbrian Challenge event / (FDM Cumbrian Challenge announcement
- FDM Cumbrian Challenge announcement
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22 March 2022

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FDM Group announced as Presenting Partner of Walking With The Wounded’s Cumbrian Challenge event

Walking With The Wounded is excited to announce FDM Group, a global IT professional services company, as a Presenting Partner of the charity’s annual flagship fundraising event the 'Cumbrian Challenge'.

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - Walking With The Wounded and Newcastle Building Society launch partnership to boost ex-forces career opportunities / (Newcastle Building Society
- Newcastle Building Society
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20 March 2022

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Walking With The Wounded and Newcastle Building Society launch partnership to boost ex-forces career opportunities

Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) and Newcastle Building Society have announced details of a new partnership to help armed forces veterans build meaningful careers in the world of financial services.

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- WWTW Marathon Des Sables Team - Support for ptsd England
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17 March 2022

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Marathon des Sables 2022 & the importance of hydration - Written by Lucy Giles

In just 2 weeks, a team of WWTW supporters will be heading out to Morocco on take on the Marathon des Sables. Lucy took part in the MdS in 2021 and offers her top tips to survive the desert marathon.

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- Rob Gibbs
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11 March 2022

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Marathon des Sables 2022- Meet Rob Gibbs

Later this month, Rob Gibbs, along with our team of ultra-runners will be heading out to Morocco to take on the Marathon des Sables. Rob formerly served with the Household Cavalry from 1999-2007. Since leaving the British Army, he works in London for a consultancy firm and coaches rugby at Wimbledon RFC.

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - Marathon des Sables 2022- must have kit & equipment- Written by Lucy Giles / (Marathon des Sables - Walking With The Wounded team from 2016
- Marathon des Sables - Walking With The Wounded team from 2016 Military charity - Injured servicemen charity
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10 March 2022

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Marathon des Sables 2022- must have kit & equipment- Written by Lucy Giles

In 2021, Lucy Giles and team of endurance runners, headed out to take part in the Marathon des Sables. Now, with WWTW’s next team counting down the days until the 2022 event, Lucy shares her top tips on what kit to pack.

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - A day in the life of Sam Cook, Veteran Liaison Support Officer Regional Lead. / (Sam Cook
- Sam Cook
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09 March 2022

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A day in the life of Sam Cook, Veteran Liaison Support Officer Regional Lead.

Sam joined Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) as a Veterans Liaison Support Officer (VLSO) in August 2020. Sam is home based and is one of four VLSOs who form part of the new OP Courage South East Veterans Mental Health High Intensity Service, which covers, Hampshire & the Isle of Wight, Sussex, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - Walking With The Wounded announces Colonel Lucy Giles and Victoria Bateman as new Charity Ambassadors to mark International Women’s Day / (International Women's day
- International women's day
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08 March 2022

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Walking With The Wounded announces Colonel Lucy Giles and Victoria Bateman as new Charity Ambassadors to mark International Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day which takes place on March 8th, Walking With The Wounded is proud to announce the appointment of two new Charity Ambassadors, current President of the Army Officer Selection Board, Colonel Lucy Giles and Victoria Bateman, a prominent Armed Forces supporter and widow of an Afghanistan soldier.

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - Walking With The Wounded supports the new Veterans’ Mental Health High Intensity Service in the East of England / (NHS Op COURAGE
- NHS Op COURAGE
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07 March 2022

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Walking With The Wounded supports the new Veterans’ Mental Health High Intensity Service in the East of England

From today, Monday 7 March, Former armed forces personnel in the East of England will be able to access a new NHS service to support them during a mental health crisis.

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - Walking With The Wounded announces Gasway as official Cumbrian Challenge Partner / (Cumbrian Challenge
- Cumbrian Challenge
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07 March 2022

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Walking With The Wounded announces Gasway as official Cumbrian Challenge Partner

Walking With The Wounded is excited to announce that Gasway (a subsidiary of Flagship Group) will be supporting the Cumbrian Challenge 2022 as one of the official Presenting Partners.