Wendy Sylvester
Poppy Pledge - 100 Years of the Poppy
Fundraising for poppyscotland
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Thank you so much for your generous donation.
Over the last 25 years my legs have taken me on some incredible runs and adventures of varying distance and terrain all over the world. On the 30th October 2021 I will start my "Castle to Castle" walk at Dunnottar Castle on the East Coast and finish two weeks later, at Eilean Donan Castle on the West Coast; a distance of 228 miles.
Those who are closest to me, know how passionate I am about our armed forces community, past and present. Their courage & the importance of the sacrifices they have made should never be taken for granted. Its saddens me, that a quarter of all our homeless in the UK, are ex-servicemen and that the necessary support for those suffering both the mental and physical scars of combat, does not reach those who need our help the most.
I’ve been so humbled by the many brave ex-servicemen and women; now friends, who have inspired me over the last decade that I spent five years as a Combat Medic reservist.
To help boost my total for this challenge I will sell foraged products.
The road to this challenge will be a combination of shorter runs alongside the veterans who I have come to know over the years, punctuated by longer solo runs and walks through the stunning Highlands I call home. This is not just a personal training regime or fitness goal, it is a journey of gratitude, hopefulness & recognition. Everyone is welcome to join me in some shape or form - by donating to my fundraising page, by joining me on any length of run or by just providing support along the way.
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