In the last 20 years, 40,000 wounded men and women have been medically discharged from the Armed Forces, their injuries ending the career they have given their all to.
Crowds cheered, flags waved and steep hills were climbed…and that was before the cycling had even begun!
Our amazing fundraiser, Anna Lewis is walking all the way around the Isle of Wight this weekend in support of our Heroes.
If you’re free for a day or two during the tour (2-5 May) then you can play a really important role at the Tour de Yorkshire as one of our volunteers.
For wounded soldier Julie Hopkin the chance to volunteer at the Tour de Yorkshire for Help for Heroes is a ‘dream come true’.
Veteran Steve Craddock, is set to fundraise over £500,000 by the end of this year, cycling over 5,000 miles in 2019 alone.
Cycling is in Help for Heroes’ DNA...
A former soldier from Zimbabwe, who signed up to the British Army in 2000, has spoken about the support he’s received from Help for Heroes Community Recovery team in Wales, and how a grant to help him take part in wheelchair rugby has helped him find new purpose in life.
Some Veterans will never fully recover from their battle wounds. Previously, they may not have survived their injuries at all. After extensive lobbying from Help for Heroes, the Government has now announced increased financial support for those most seriously injured while serving and who require 24-hour care.
Injured Perth veteran John Willans has won a place in the 2019 Warrior Games and set his sights on next year’s Invictus Games after forces charity Help for Heroes introduced him to recovery through sport.
Gordon ‘Nobby’ Clark served his country as a Royal Navy steward for 26 years onboard ships and submarines. He loved his life at sea and was preparing to deploy to the Falklands in 1982 when an injury changed his life forever.
A week of sporting challenges from wheelchair rugby to dog sled racing united wounded, injured and sick veterans and Serving personnel from around the country.
How would you like to experience the thrill of adventure and ramble amongst some of Britain’s most stunning countryside, all whilst raising funds for our Heroes?
