Record turnout and victorious teams mark the 2024 Cumbrian Challenge
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The resounding success of Walking With The Wounded’s flagship fundraising event, the Cumbrian Challenge, was underscored as winners emerged from a record-breaking participation on Saturday, 18 May. This year's event saw over 600 participants take to the Fells overlooking Grasmere to raise money to support veterans and their families across the UK.
Celebrating its 11th year anniversary, the weekend event has become a beacon of solidarity, rallying nearly 2,000 teams over the years to conquer the Grasmere fells and raise over 2 million in support of ex-military personnel. The funds raised play a pivotal role in bolstering WWTW's mental health care, employment, and support care coordination programmes tailored to support veterans and their...
AEW Architects take on Cumbrian Challenge
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This year, an impressive 169 teams have signed up and are committed to taking on the challenge, including four teams from AEW Architects who will be taking on the Tough and Tougher routes.
Rob Foster from AEW Architects, commented, "We are excited to return to Grasmere, ready to conquer the Cumbrian Fells once more. Participating in the Cumbrian Challenge has been a tradition for us over the years. It's not only an excellent team-building opportunity but also a chance to contribute to a worthy cause. Our teams are looking forward to lacing up their walking boots and raising funds in support of veterans and their families."
"We're thrilled to have AEW Architects returning for the Cumbrian Challenge," added James Davis, Events Manager at...
Arqiva to take part in the Cumbrian Challenge
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Arqiva, a leading communications company, has signed up to take on the Cumbrian Challenge. This year, Arqiva joins forces with Walking With The Wounded as part of its ongoing commitment to supporting the veteran community.
The Cumbrian Challenge is our flagship fundraising event that takes place on May 17 and 18 in Grasmere, Lake District. It brings together supporters from across the UK to raise funds for veterans and their families and has been a significant event in the Armed Forces community for 11 years, attracting more than 2,000 participants over the years.
Participants in the Cumbrian Challenge can choose from three routes, each with its own level of difficulty, providing an opportunity for everyone to take part and show their...
Mastercard teams set to take on the Cumbrian Fells
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On Friday 17 May, Grasmere in the Lake District will be bustling with hundreds of Walking With The Wounded supporters, gearing up for the renowned Cumbrian Challenge. Among them are teams proudly representing Mastercard’s SALUTE Business Resource Group.
This year marks the 11th Cumbrian Challenge event. So far, the event has raised over 1.8 million to bolster WWTW’s employment, mental health, and support care coordination programmes to support veterans and their families. To date, 170 teams have signed up.
James Davis, WWTW Events Manager, commented, “We are grateful for the volunteers from Mastercard’s SALUTE Business Resource Group and their participation in the Cumbrian Challenge 2024. Witnessing their teams take on the different...
Clearly Drinks gear up to conquer the Cumbrian Challenge
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Two teams from Clearly Drinks will join hundreds of Walking With The Wounded supporters in Grasmere this May, as they take on their inaugural Cumbrian Challenge.
Set in the picturesque rolling hills set above the quaint village of Grasmere, the event sees participants tackle one of three routes spanning 11km to 28km. Each route takes on numerous peaks and introduces participants to stunning vistas spanning the Lake District Fells.
Victoria Doran, Head of Corporate Relationships at WWTW, said, “We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to Clearly Drinks teams joining us for this year's Cumbrian Challenge. This event offers the perfect weekend for corporate supporters to come together and champion those who served and their families From...
Sunbelt Rentals announced as Presenting Partner for the Cumbrian Challenge 2024
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Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) is thrilled to announce Sunbelt Rentals as the Presenting Partner for this year's Cumbrian Challenge event. In addition, Gasway, BAE Systems Submarines, DXC Technology and FDM Group are also supporting the event.
The Cumbrian Challenge is WWTW's flagship fundraising event, drawing in hundreds of participants to conquer the rugged Cumbrian Fells. Participants take on one of three routes to generate vital funds supporting veterans and their families through WWTW's Employment, Mental Health, and Support Care Coordination programmes. Funds raised from the event will enable WWTW to ensure that veterans and their families continue to receive the support they need.
“We are thrilled to announce Sunbelt Rentals as...