Hidden Warriors CIC along with Haig Housing Trust are delighted to announce the, “Falklands 40” Virtual Challenge.
On 2 April 1982, Argentine forces invaded and occupied the Falkland Islands. Three days later, on 5 April, a UK task force set sail to recapture the Islands and restore freedom for the Islanders.
25,948 UK Armed Forces personnel, alongside around 3,000 civilian crew from the Merchant Navy, Royal Fleet Auxiliary formed the Task Force involved in the liberation of the Falkland Islands, of whom 255 died during the campaign. In addition, three civilian Falkland Islanders were also lost their lives during the war.
After disembarking from ships at San Carlos on East Falkland, on 21 May 1982, Royal Marines and members of the Parachute Regiment yomped (and tabbed) with their equipment across the islands, covering 56 miles (90 km) in three days carrying 80-pound (36 kg) loads.
Following several weeks of intense fighting, Argentine forces surrendered on 14 June 1982, a date that has since been known in the Falkland Islands as ‘Liberation Day’
From 2 April to the 14 June 2022 the Virtual Challenge will take place, you can choose how and when you will complete your distance. We are asking you to, Walk, Run, Cycle, Row and or Swim 90km. You can take part as a personal challenge, paying respects and fundraise should you wish for Hidden Warriors CIC and Haig Housing Trust.
In addition there is also a 638km virtual challenge to take place over the same dates for those that are really willing to push the fitness boundaries.
We are taking every step in memory of those 255 personnel who lost their lives and raising funds for our Veterans. Hidden Warriors CIC and Haig Housing Trust, together. So we can continue to provide support in the community and housing to Veterans and their Families. Further info on Haig Housing Trust Haig Housing Trust
90km Virtual Challenge T-Shirt
Join us From the 2nd April till the 14th June and take part in the “Falklands 40” Virtual Challenge. To sign up and see further details for the 90km please visit Falklands 40 Virtual 90km Challenge (tailoredbranding.shop) . For the 638km challenge please visit Falklands 40 Virtual 638km Challenge (tailoredbranding.shop)
