Walking With The Wounded Explained

Walking With The Wounded
Abbreviation:WWTW
Formation:2010
Type:Charity
Purpose:Supporting wounded former British Armed Forces servicemen and women
Headquarters:Melton Constable, Norfolk
Region Served:United Kingdom
Language:English
Leader Name:Ed Parker, Simon Daglish (co-founders)
Website:http://walkingwiththewounded.org.uk/

Walking With The Wounded (WWTW) is a British charity to help injured former British Armed Forces servicemen and women in their career transition from the military to civilian life.

History and objectives

The charity was launched in 2010 by ex-servicemen Ed Parker and Simon Daglish; Parker's nephew having been seriously injured with the loss of both legs in 2009. Examples of funding by the charity include lodgings for former members of the UK Armed Forces and residential vocational courses to set them on a new career path after their initial medical care and rehabilitation.[1] [2]

External links

Notes and References

  1. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-25354839 Prince Harry and team arrive at South Pole at BBC News
  2. http://www.norfolkmag.co.uk/people/charity/a_heroic_challenge_1_3047626 Walking With The Wounded at Norfolk Mag