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Football Fans March 23 Miles for Blind Veterans
23 Oct
Summary
- Over 45 football supporters walked 23 miles in Normandy for charity.
- The group included five blind veterans, honoring D-Day participants.
- The walk concluded at the British Normandy Memorial with a plaque unveiling.
Over 45 supporters of Brighton and Hove Albion and Portsmouth Football Club recently completed a 23-mile (37km) walking tour across Normandy. The dedicated group, which departed from Portsmouth on Thursday evening after attending a match, also comprised five blind veterans.
Their route took them to significant historical sites such as Pegasus Bridge and Ver-sur-Mer, culminating at the British Normandy Memorial. This memorial commemorates the 22,442 individuals who lost their lives during D-Day and the subsequent Battle of Normandy.
The organizers stated the tour aimed to pay respects to fallen soldiers and those who returned home with eye loss or other conditions. The inclusion of five blind veterans was a deliberate tribute to the five who participated in the original D-Day landings. All proceeds from the fundraising event will benefit Blind Veterans UK, a charity supporting visually impaired ex-servicemen and women.
