Merthyr couple on anniversary trek for charity
A Merthyr couple have marked their first wedding anniversary by taking on a trek in aid of Healing The Wounds.
Denese and Gary Jones were joined by four friends for the 40-mile walk which took around 15 hours to complete.
The pair, who married on May 18 last year, said they wanted to give something back to the community and helping Welsh Armed Forces charity Healing The Wounds was the ideal way to do it.
“Everyone asked what we wanted to do for our anniversary and this was it,” said Denese. “We wanted to give back to the boys and girls who do so much for everybody else.
“Six of us walked 40 miles and two of the team did 20 miles and had ankle problems so had to go back. The rest of us managed to finish. It took us 15 hours and our feet are painful but it’s well worth it to think we can do a small bit to help.
“People think we are a bit mad, but we enjoyed every stage of doing the walk. And everybody has been brilliant with their sponsorship. We think Healing the Wounds is a fantastic organisation and hope that the charity gets lots of help from people so it can keep helping those that need it.”
Denese and Gary Jones presented a cheque to Healing The Wounds Fundraising Manager Rachel Phillips, at the charity’s new office in Tondu, Bridgend. They have already collected more than £2,300 but are hoping the eventual total will top £2,500.
Kevin Richards, executive director of Healing The Wounds, thanked the walkers for raising funds.
“We are always surprised and delighted by the challenges people undertake to raise funds for Healing The Wounds,” he said. “We are raising money for a much needed place where we can provide help for people suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
“In our first year we raised more than £150,000, but it is vital that donations keep coming in so that we can keep up the good work. Fundraising events such as Denese and Gary’s really help us, and make a difference to men and women suffering from PTSD.
“We also like to thank again, Lee, Shaun, Jess and Sarah who joined Denese and Gary on their special day.”
For more information on Healing The Wounds visit www.healingthewounds.co.uk
Shaun Phillips, Lee O’Connor, Jess Harries, Sarah James and Denese Jones.
Denese and Gary Jones present a cheque to Healing The Wounds Fundraising Manager Rachel Phillips, at the charity’s new office in Tondu, Bridgend.
Denese and Gary Jones were joined by four friends for the 40-mile walk which took around 15 hours to complete.
The pair, who married on May 18 last year, said they wanted to give something back to the community and helping Welsh Armed Forces charity Healing The Wounds was the ideal way to do it.
“Everyone asked what we wanted to do for our anniversary and this was it,” said Denese. “We wanted to give back to the boys and girls who do so much for everybody else.
“Six of us walked 40 miles and two of the team did 20 miles and had ankle problems so had to go back. The rest of us managed to finish. It took us 15 hours and our feet are painful but it’s well worth it to think we can do a small bit to help.
“People think we are a bit mad, but we enjoyed every stage of doing the walk. And everybody has been brilliant with their sponsorship. We think Healing the Wounds is a fantastic organisation and hope that the charity gets lots of help from people so it can keep helping those that need it.”
Denese and Gary Jones presented a cheque to Healing The Wounds Fundraising Manager Rachel Phillips, at the charity’s new office in Tondu, Bridgend. They have already collected more than £2,300 but are hoping the eventual total will top £2,500.
Kevin Richards, executive director of Healing The Wounds, thanked the walkers for raising funds.
“We are always surprised and delighted by the challenges people undertake to raise funds for Healing The Wounds,” he said. “We are raising money for a much needed place where we can provide help for people suffering from post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
“In our first year we raised more than £150,000, but it is vital that donations keep coming in so that we can keep up the good work. Fundraising events such as Denese and Gary’s really help us, and make a difference to men and women suffering from PTSD.
“We also like to thank again, Lee, Shaun, Jess and Sarah who joined Denese and Gary on their special day.”
For more information on Healing The Wounds visit www.healingthewounds.co.uk
Shaun Phillips, Lee O’Connor, Jess Harries, Sarah James and Denese Jones.
Denese and Gary Jones present a cheque to Healing The Wounds Fundraising Manager Rachel Phillips, at the charity’s new office in Tondu, Bridgend.
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