On Saturday 23rd June, over 250 people joined us at HALO HQ to Walk for Syria. The weather was kind and spirits were high as we set off on a 30km hike through the Dumfriesshire hills. Re-live some of the highlights of the day in our photo story.
The first walkers start congregating bright and early—ready and raring to go!
James Cowan talks about the life saving difference your support will make to families in Syria.
HALO's Walk for Syria gets underway. Everyone looks fresh and ready to tackle the 30km!
Many thanks to Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt who joined us to Walk for Syria.
A big congratulations to all our four-legged friends who completed the 30km—including Tostig with Simon Conway, our Director of Strategy.
The hikers stride out through the beautiful hills around our HQ. A few of you got lost along the way but all made it home safely!
Our smallest walkers set off on their own adventure at 11.30am, conquering the 3km and having lots of fun of course.
A huge thank you to Leadhills Playgroup who brought 17 children to join in our Walk for Syria—an amazing effort all round!
A big thank you to AST Systems and Iridium for keeping us safe and connected by providing us with Iridium PTT handsets.
Lloyds Motor Group kindly loaned us two shiny new Landrover Discoveries—perfect for heading off track to find those lost walkers!
Our CEO James Cowan and trustee Paddy Beeley hit their stride on the 30km route.
Emilio Canales from Primetech flew over to join the Walk for Syria. We have been working with Primetech in Sri Lanka to adapt their machinery to help with minefield clearance.
Tim Porter, Regional Director for the Middle East, joins up with Will to put in an impressive finish for the final 7km.
Whether walking 3km, 15km, or the epic 30km, crossing the finishing line was an amazing achievement.
Walking in memory of Dr. Tim Cherry, The Edgehill4HALO team (Barry, Jonathan, Robert and Charlie) took both the fundraising and walk by storm!
Foot sore and weary, it's time for a lie down after crossing the finish. Congratulations to everyone who 'Walked for Syria.'
Everybody who took part in HALO's Walk for Syria, whether the 3km, 15km, or 30km, your participation was amazing.
Our wonderful volunteers who helped out on the day and kept everything running smoothly.
Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt for joining us on the 30km Walk for Syria.
Stuart Hogg for helping us launch the campaign and his support throughout.
AST Systems and Iridium who kept our communications running smoothly on Saturday with their Iridium PTT handsets. Lloyd Motor Group who provided two Landrover Discoveries to tackle the Dumfriesshire hills. Catherine Braid Catering for the delicious BBQ. BQA Events who ensured we had a well stocked bar. The Queensberry Estate who let us walk through their stunning land and Brownriggs Coach Hire who got everyone to the start right on time.
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