Past Events – From oceans to open roads

Our supporters have rowed across seas and cycled across nations to fund our therapy. Over £45,000 towards our veterans for their well being. It’s not enough. We can do more but only with your help. Please take a look at some of our previous events to inspire yourself to do more for those who deserve it. What will your legacy be? Get inspired by those who have gone before you.

Team emotive

  • The feat: 3271 miles across the Atlantic Ocean.
  • The impact: We raised £45,000. That was enough to provide life-saving therapy for 20 veterans
  • “A testament to endurance and teamwork. Our rowers faced the elements to ensure no Veteran has to face their battles alone.”

The Old Gits Bike Tour

  • The feat: A [___] mile trek across the UK's most challenging terrain
  • The impact: We engaged local communities at every stop along our journey, raising awareness to our cause as well as £[___]
  • "It wasn't just about the miles; it was about the conversations at every pitstop. Proving that recovery is a journey best shared."

Your turn

We want to make supporting our cause accessible to everyone so here are some event ideas for all types of people. As long as it raises money or shows your support to us, that's all that needs to be done.

Adrenaline rushers

  • Skydiving
  • Abseiling
  • Mud run

Community headliners

  • Host a coffee morning in one of our shops
  • Host a pub quiz
  • Organize a "wear it blue" day

Personal challenges

  • Sponsored silence
  • Dry January
  • Complete the couch to 5K

Corporate core

  • Get people in the office to take on a 24-hour relay
  • make a "don't send an email" fundraiser

If you have any ideas or suggestions for events that you want to get out there please contact us on our contact us page.

Why we need you !

Every penny raised stays right here. It goes toward the £280 million saving we provide to the UK; it goes toward the 100% survival rate of our beneficiaries. When you sweat, cycle, or bake for us, you are literally keeping a fellow countryman or woman alive. All support is welcome and we welcome it openly. We want to help our veterans out and we're sure you do to so please do the right thing and support us the way we support our veterans.