Simon Townsend

WWTW Sahara Trek

Fundraising for Walking With The Wounded
£6,540
raised of £5,000 target
18/02/24 - 24/02/24 A 100km trek through the southern Moroccan Sahara, wild camping in the dunes and accompanied by camels, this is a brilliant challenge in some of the most evocative scenery on earth.

Story

Help me raise funds for WWTW as I embark on a 100km trek through the southern Moroccan Sahara.

2 years ago, a group of friends and misfits got together to walk over 100km across the Jordanian desert in aid of the wonderful Walking With The Wounded charity.

Well guess what? We’re only going to go and do it again, only this time we’ll be in the Sahara. Setting off on 18th February, we will be supported by camels and wild camping in the dunes every night, and we’re aiming to walk 100+kms in 4 days.

With an average age of well over 60, some of us are not in our prime, but the baking heat, dust, aches and pains will all be worth it if we can raise another mighty sum for such a splendid charity.

Too many veterans and their families struggle to cope after military service, and WWTW helps to reignite their sense of purpose, enabling them to make a positive contribution to their communities and lead independent lives.

I’ve been doing daft things to raise money for this brilliant organisation for a few years now, and I’d be thrilled if you could help me do it again.

About the campaign

18/02/24 - 24/02/24 A 100km trek through the southern Moroccan Sahara, wild camping in the dunes and accompanied by camels, this is a brilliant challenge in some of the most evocative scenery on earth.

About the charity

In a world filled with challenges, our veterans deserve unwavering support and we’re here to provide mental health, employment and care coordination programmes to help them get back on their feet. Join us in shaping a future where veterans thrive and families flourish.

Donation summary

Total raised
£6,540.00
+ £1,585.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£6,540.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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