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The HALO Trust Walk for Syria 2018

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In brief

On Saturday 23 June over 250 of you joined us to Walk for Syria, raising over £70,000!

On Saturday 23 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. Relive some of the highlights of the day in our photo story.

Staff sit behind tables outside as they take registrations for people who will be walking for Syria
Registration gets underway The first walkers start congregating bright and early – ready and raring to go!
James Cowan stands behind a microphone as he gives a speech at the "walk for Syria" event
Saving lives in Syria James Cowan talks about the lifesaving difference your support will make to families in Syria.
A group participating in the "walk for Syria" event take off from the start line
And we're off! HALO's Walk for Syria gets underway. Everyone looks fresh and ready to tackle the 30km.
Two people jump over a puddle during their walk for Syria
Camilla and Jamie take a leap Many thanks to Camilla Thurlow and Jamie Jewitt who joined us to Walk for Syria.
People participating in the "walk for Syria" event walk through a path in the countryside with their dog
Tostig leads the way A big congratulations to all our four-legged friends who completed the 30km – including Tostig with Simon Conway, our Director of Strategy.
A group participating in the "walk for Syria" event walk through a path in the countryside
Up and over 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.
Children hold onto adults hands as they "walk for Syria"
The mini-walkers set off Our smallest walkers set off on their own adventure at 11.30am, conquering the 3km and having lots of fun of course.
Adults push buggies down a country path as they walk for Syria
Leadhills Playgroup A huge thank you to Leadhills Playgroup who brought 17 children to join in our Walk for Syria – an amazing effort all round!
A HALO staff members talks into her Iridium PTT handset
Keeping in touch A big thank you to AST Systems and Iridium for keeping us safe and connected by providing us with Iridium PTT handsets.
Two shiny new Landrover Discoveries outside a house with a walk for Syria banner
Heading off track Lloyds Motor Group kindly loaned us two shiny new Land Rover Discoveries – perfect for heading off track to find those lost walkers!
HALO CEO James Cowan and trustee Paddy Beeley, walk for Syria down a country road
Striding out Our CEO James Cowan and trustee Paddy Beeley hit their stride on the 30km route.
Emilio Canales from Primetech, holds a Primetech banner while standing in front of a walk for Syria banner
Primetech supports HALO Emilio Canales from Primetech flew over to join the Walk for Syria.
Two women smile with their badge numbers as they walk for Syria
Keeping cool Still looking fresh faced on the 30km hike! The weather was fantastic, no rain in sight.
HALO's Head of ICT, Luan Jaupi and his son walk for Syria down a country path
En route HALO's Head of ICT, Luan Jaupi, and his son Daniel take on the Walk for Syria together.
Tim Porter, Regional Director for the Middle East, runs down the path in his walk for Syria
The final furlong Tim Porter, Regional Director for the Middle East, joins up with Will to put in an impressive finish for the final 7km.
Children jumping at the finish line of a fundraising event for Syria
Crossing the finishing line Whether walking 3km, 15km, or the epic 30km, crossing the finishing line was an amazing achievement.

A huge thank you to...

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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