Army cadets raise thousands of pounds in Walking Home for Christmas Challenge
Army cadets from across Caithness have helped to raise thousands of pounds in the run-up to the festive season with the aim of improving the mental health of armed forces veterans.
Cadets from 1st Battalion The Highlanders signed up to the Walking Home for Christmas Challenge, an annual initiative from the charity Walking With the Wounded to support its work with the NHS. It seeks to empower ex-military personnel and their families who have been struggling due to poor mental health.
The challenge officially started on December 1 and from then until Christmas Eve everyone who has signed up has pledged to walk at least 24 miles to raise funds for the charity.
The 1 Highlanders group is one of several army cadet teams from around the UK who have signed up to this year’s challenge. The Army Cadet Force has now raised almost £40,000 for the charity – of which more than £3100 has been contributed by cadets from the Highlands.
To join, or donate to, the battalion’s team go to walkinghomeforchristmas.com/acf and search for 1st Battalion The Highlanders ACF.
