Parkgate woman walking 100 miles to support veterans

Wendy Palmer, from Parkgate, will be walking from 100 miles throughout December to raise funds for those who served by taking part in military charity Walking With The Wounded’s Walking Home For Christmas campaign.

Commenting on the Walking Home For Christmas challenge, Wendy said:

"I have a personal connection with veterans who bear the lasting effects of their service to our country. I am taking on Walking Home For Christmas to give back to those who served. Over the course of December, I will be walking 100 miles while shouldering the weight of a standard pack (20lb). Although this may seem like a significant task, it pales in comparison to the challenges that many veterans confront as they transition from a life of service.”

Now entering its 10th year, "Walking Home For Christmas" stands as Walking With The Wounded's annual festive fundraising initiative. Over the past decade, this campaign has collectively raised nearly £2 million to bolster veterans and their families through programs encompassing mental health support, employment opportunities, and care coordination services.

Walking Home For Christmas encourages the public to get out of their comfort zones and embark on a meaningful walk to show their support for Britain’s veterans. The campaign takes place from Saturday, December 9th, to Wednesday, December 20th. This challenge offers an ideal opportunity to beat the winter blues, get out into the fresh air with family, friends and workmates and raise money for a worthwhile cause.

Walkers from previous years have dedicated their walks to loved ones who have been in or have fallen serving our country, have walked to a war memorial, run errands for friends and family or supported their local community.

The campaign invites anyone to register for free, raise a minimum of £5.00 and receive a branded Santa hat and do a sponsored walk home, somewhere important to them anytime between 9th -20th December. 

Head to: 

www.walkinghomeforchristmas.com

... to find out more.

If you see Wendy out and about and want to sponsor her, please donate to:

https://www.walkinghomeforchristmas.com/users/wendy-palmer-2