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Discover last year’s D-Day 80 campaign with daily challenges on Connection, Fitness, and Wellbeing. Get inspired, and stay tuned for our 2025 highlights!
Shining a spotlight on the uphill battle veterans face
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Veteran Dean Browning undertook the famous 110-mile Marmotte cycling challenge, riding over four iconic mountains in the French Alps on 22nd June to raise funds for veteran mental health. Dean has always had a passion for sports, and says he uses it as his outlet for dealing with life’s challenges.
Growing up in a navy town and hearing stories of his grandad’s time in the forces inspired Dean to pursue his own career in the military, so, after leaving school aged 16, he joined the Royal Navy, where he then spent the next 11 years before becoming a PE teacher in the prison service.
The challenges veterans face when returning into civilian life is often compared to climbing mountains, a thought that spurred Dean on when planning his challenge.
“Exercise is something that has always been important to me, and I use it as a way of looking after myself both physically and mentally. We all get lost at times and need to get ourselves back on track, and sometimes people need support from charities like Walking With The Wounded to do that. The work that this charity does is extremely important and is a cause close to my heart, so I’ll do anything I can to help them continue supporting veterans. This challenge isn’t about me; it’s about helping others.”
Find out more about Dean’s fundraising challenge: Support Dean Browning this June and make a donation.
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Motorcyclists 400-mile ride to commemorate Armed Forces Day
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Adventure seekers James Davis and Ross Worthington took on a 400-mile motorbike ride on Saturday 28th June to mark Armed Forces Day and raise funds to support veterans.
Setting off from Tidworth the pair rode north, laying commemorative wreaths in Tidworth, Bletchley and Manchester, before reaching their final destination and wreath laying in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Speaking on their reasons for taking on the challenge, James, Head of Events and Partnerships at Walking With The Wounded, said:
“I'm delighted to have undertaken a 'Long Way Home ' Longest Day' motorbike ride with key Walking With The Wounded partner Ross Worthington. The biking community shares many values with the Armed Forces family - loyalty, drive, purpose and the...
Royal Navy veteran's 12-hour spin cycle challenge
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Royal Navy veteran and Walking With The Wounded Regional Manager David Beer pushed his limits by taking on a 12-hour spin cycling challenge on 21st June to raise money to support veterans.
David, who joined the military aged 16, now leads WWTW’s Support Care Co-Ordination and Employment team in the East of England and is extremely passionate about providing veterans and their families with the support they need and deserve.
David’s gruelling challenge was part of the annual ‘Longest Day’ campaign, which invites supporters to create their own challenge that will push them to achieve their personal best, whilst raising funds to support those who served.
Speaking on his reasons for taking on this challenge, David said:
“As a veteran myself,...
Golfers take on epic 72-hole challenge in support of veterans
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A team of enthusiastic golfers from Norwich completed an unusual golfing challenge on June 13th at Royal Norwich Golf Club - playing 72 holes in just one day. Their first tee-off began at 5am followed by rounds at 7am, 12pm and 4pm, all to raise funds to support veterans.
Tied in with Walking With The Wounded's Longest Day campaign, encouraging supporters to push themselves and take on a challenge which will help them achieve their personal best whilst raising funds to support those who served, the driving factor behind this challenge for the team is a passion for golf and a real commitment to making a difference.
Speaking on the team’s reason for taking on this challenge, Paul Charnock, leader of the team, said: “Walking With The...