A BAE Systems manager has pledged to raise money for ex-military and their families by walking 28km with friends. The team, lead by Ian Lofthouse, who would normally take part in the annual Cumbria Challenge sponsored by BAE Systems are set to put their best foot forward this weekend. For the last years teams have taken part in the event which is normally held in May. The charity Walking With The Wounded benefit from the event which this year was cancelled. BAE Systems' manager Ian Lofthouse and friends are to walk a 28km route which will see them pass by a number of memorials in and around Furness.