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Runners of the 2024 Wounded Warrior Run BC begin their 8-day journey running across Vancouver Island.

Wounded Warrior Run hits its stride on Vancouver Island

Paul Dagonese, Lookout Staff  —  The 12th annual Wounded Warrior Run (WWRun) B.C. kicks off on Feb. 23 featuring an 800-kilometer run with participation by members of CFB Esquimalt’s Defence community. Hosted by Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC), the event will once again see eight runners trek the length of Vancouver Island in eight days. These runners, […]

Riding around the clock for Wounded Warriors

Riding around the clock for Wounded Warriors

Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — Warrant Officer (WO) Dan Bodden will soon embark on an arduous, around-the-clock cycling marathon to nowhere. During a spin-a-thon fundraiser for Wounded Warriors Canada, WO Bodden will be permitted to take bathroom breaks and change his clothing. Everything else he does, including eating, will be done while the wheels of his bike are […]

Winter’s fury can’t stop Wounded Warriors BC runners

Winter’s fury can’t stop Wounded Warriors BC runners

Peter Mallett, Staff Writer — Neither rain, snow, nor sleet could keep the Wounded Warrior Run BC (WWRBC) team from delivering on their promise. The eight-member team’s task was an eight-day relay-style run across Vancouver Island, covering more than 600 kilometres. Their mission: to raise awareness and funds on behalf of Wounded Warriors Canada (WWC) for programs […]