The British Embassy The Hague is entering a team to walk the 10k distance in the 78th Airborne Wandeltocht on the 6th of September in Oosterbeek.

This commemorative march, in remembrance of the Battle of Arnhem in 1944, is an annual event of remembrance on the first Saturday of September in Oosterbeek. The Airborne March is a tribute to the more than 1,700 British and Polish soldiers who lost their lives in the Battle of Arnhem who are buried at the Airborne Cemetery in Oosterbeek.

With your support, the British Embassy The Hague will be raising money for the Taxi Charity for UK Veterans, and the Vereniging Oranjedag Heelsum.

The Taxi Charity for UK Veterans helps WWII veterans in their homes and hospitals throughout London and the home counties, by providing entertainment, outings and much needed specialised equipment. Their aim is to work for the benefit, comfort and enjoyment of military veterans.

Click here for more information about the Taxi Charity.

The Vereniging Oranjedag Heelsum organises the commemoration at the Airborne monument in Heelsum which is located not far from the drop zone on the Renkumse Heide. The commemoration is held on September 17, marking the day the first parachutists dropped over the region in 1944, marking the start of Operation Market Garden.

Click here for more information about the Vereniging Oranjedag Heelsum

100% of funds raised will be donated and split between the charities.