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Radio Newcastle,16 Dec 2025,10 mins

'We have supported about 30000 veterans'

Make a Difference: North East

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This Christmas, a team of serving soldiers, reservists and veterans are taking on a mammoth challenge. They're pulling a sledge 433 miles from London to Newcastle. It's all to help raise money for Walking with the Wounded, which supports veterans across the UK. Matt Bailey spoke to Tommy Watson, Head of Veteran Affairs at the charity.

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