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Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - HMS Raleigh’s physiotherapist, Cherry Powell, is on a mission to raise £2,000 to secure her place in this year’s London marathon. / (Cherry Powell
- Cherry Powell Ptsd soldiers charity - Wounded veterans charity
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10 March 2020

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HMS Raleigh’s physiotherapist, Cherry Powell, is on a mission to raise £2,000 to secure her place in this year’s London marathon.

The 55-year-old runner is one of seven chosen to run for Walking With The Wounded.

10 March 2020

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Forces Family Finance choose WWTW as Charity Of The Year

Inspired by Walking Home - family firm step up their support

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - A day in the life of...WWTW Employment Advisor, Alex. / (Alex Todino
- Employment AdvisorMilitary charity - Injured veterans UK
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09 March 2020

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A day in the life of...WWTW Employment Advisor, Alex.

We're introducing you to some of the team behind Walking With The Wounded. Meet Alex, one of our Employment Advisors.

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - Step into Health has launched a new online system to help members of the Armed Forces community transition to a new career in the NHS. / (SITH
- SITH Ptsd soldiers charity - Wounded veterans charity
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05 March 2020

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Step into Health has launched a new online system to help members of the Armed Forces community transition to a new career in the NHS.

The online system allows service leavers, veterans, reservists, cadet force volunteers and their families to register their interest in an NHS career and connect with NHS organisations.

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - Reflections: WWTW 100 KM Sahara Trek- Written by Chris Carlisle / (Sahara Trek
- Sahara Trek Ptsd soldiers charity - Wounded veterans charity
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04 March 2020

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Reflections: WWTW 100 KM Sahara Trek- Written by Chris Carlisle

Earlier this month, I embarked on a once in a lifetime trip, walking 100 KM across the Sahara Desert in aid of Walking With The Wounded.

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - Meet the MdS Team 2020 - Col. Lucy Giles / (Col Lucy Giles
- Col Lucy Giles Ptsd soldiers charity - Wounded veterans charity
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02 March 2020

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Meet the MdS Team 2020 - Col. Lucy Giles

The Marathon des Sables is fast approaching. Soon, a team representing WWTW will start their 251 KM race across the Sahara Desert, tackling intense heat and challenging terrain.

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - WWTW MEDALS Programme / (Mens shed
- Mens shed Veterans mental health charity - Army donations
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02 March 2020

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WWTW MEDALS Programme

Walking With The Wounded (‘WWTW’) runs a number of programmes designed to support ex-servicemen and women as they transition from the military to civilian life. Our soon to launch MEDALS Programme bridges the gap between employment and mental health.

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - Trio of brothers take on the Marathon des Sables to raise money for mental health support / (World Mental Health Day
- World Mental Health Day Veterans mental health charity - Army donations
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26 February 2020

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Trio of brothers take on the Marathon des Sables to raise money for mental health support

WWTW has a team of 36 runners all undertaking the momentous challenge on behalf of the organisation. The team are set to raise £250,000, which will go towards veteran support.

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - Twin brothers take on the Marathon des Sables / (Harry and Toby
- Harry and Toby Ptsd soldiers charity - Wounded veterans charity
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25 February 2020

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Twin brothers take on the Marathon des Sables

This year, WWTW is taking its biggest team out to navigate through the Sahara Desert as part of the Marathon des Sables.

Image for Walking with the Wounded Event - The Cumbrian Challenge – Top 5 reasons why your employees should be there -Written by Joel Oxberry / (Cumbrian Challenge - Drone shot
- Walking With The Wounded's Cumbrian Challenge - Drone image - Fundraising for veteransArmy Benevolent Fund - Injured servicemen charity
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24 February 2020

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The Cumbrian Challenge – Top 5 reasons why your employees should be there -Written by Joel Oxberry

The Cumbrian Challenge, Walking With The Wounded’s (‘WWTW’) flagship event, takes place at Grasmere on 16th May 2020. The event, now in its 8th year has seen 850+ teams take part and it has raised over £1 million for the charity.