Carlisle United and Morecambe FC Veterans Way Charity Cycle Supporting the Armed Forces Community

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🤝 Collaboration in Action: 80 Miles for the Armed Forces Community

On Monday, 6th April 2026, Carlisle United Community Sports Trust and Morecambe FC Community Foundation joined forces for a significant charity cycle between our two stadiums. 🏟️➡️🏟️

The 80-mile journey from #Carlisle to #Morecambe brought together a diverse group of participants, including Veterans, serving personnel from HMS Dreadnought, reservists from 156 Regt RLC, and military families. The team successfully arrived at the Mazuma Stadium ahead of the Easter Monday fixture, which ended in a spirited 2-2 draw.

A collective effort made this possible:

Leadership: Exceptional coordination by Teresa Mulholland (Director of Governance, Safeguarding & EDI at CUCST) and Tony Brankin (Veterans Officer at MFC CF).

Logistics & Support: Vital on-the-road assistance from Andy Steel and the team at One Vision Uniformed Services CIC.

Community Partners: Gratitude to Merlin & Steph at The Crown Inn, Shap, and Kerryanne Wilde (MOD Defence Relationship Management (DRM)) for providing essential refueling and motivation at the halfway mark.

This initiative highlights the power of the Armed Forces Covenant in fostering regional partnerships that support the physical and mental wellbeing of those who have served.

Congratulations to everyone involved in this "Veterans Way" challenge! 🚴♂️🛡️

#SocialImpact #ArmedForcesCovenant #VeteransSupport #CarlisleUnited #MorecambeFC #CSR #CommunityEngagementTeresa MulhollandTony Brankin CMgr MCMIStuart GloverCARLISLE UNITED FC COMMUNITY SPORTS TRUST Morecambe FC Community FoundationAndy SteeleOne Vision Uniformed Services CICAdam Lappin CMILT, MCMIUnited Utilities Antonio Valente

Communities

• Military & Veterans

Formats

• Volunteering & Service Day
• Cross Company Collab

Goals

• Give Back