These are our stories of strength
While it takes strength to serve in the Armed Forces, it takes a different kind of strength to live life beyond injury.
It could be the strength to learn to walk again, or to ask for help after 15 years in silence.
Together, we can help our wounded veterans overcome their daily battles and thrive.
Give strength to those who gave for us.
Strong Made Stronger: Sports Recovery | Mental Health | Strong Made Stronger | Social Activities | Sport recovery
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As a Commando, Martin lived by the motto you ‘adapt and overcome'. But nothing could have prepared him for the horrors of living with multiple sclerosis.
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After serving for 20 years in the British Army, Darren was medically discharged and his world fell apart overnight.
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As an Army nurse in Afghanistan, Tony risked his life to keep his comrades safe. During a fierce firefight he was shot and paralysed from the waist down. He was lucky to survive.
Strong Made Stronger: Armed Forces community | Stronger Together | Strong Made Stronger
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David was serving as an Army Medic when bad weather impacted a rescue mission and left David with damage to his spine. Read how David found the strength to adapt to life as a wheelchair user.
Invictus Games 2020 Athletes: Invictus Games 2020 Athletes | Strong Made Stronger
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Julian was a fit and highly trained infantry soldier, but when he suffered serious spinal injuries while serving, his physical and mental health deteriorated. From rock bottom to the Invictus Games. Read Jules' story.
Strong Made Stronger: Invictus Games 2020 Athletes | Strong Made Stronger
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Clare was a Propulsion Technician in the RAF when she was diagnosed with a serious eye condition and will be completely blind in 5-10 years, read Clare's inspiring story.
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Spencer's 30-year military career ended earlier than he’d have liked when he developed multiple sclerosis. Adaptive sport has helped him greatly, but Spencer still faces many daily battles.
Strong Made Stronger: Stronger Together | Hero Stories | Strong Made Stronger
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Clare threw herself into her work, but a harrowing experience triggered Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder. Find out how she got "the old Clare" back.
Stronger Together: Armed Forces community | Stronger Together | Hero Stories
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Michelle's dream job turned into a nightmare when horrors from the battlefield led to PTSD. Find out how she found the resilience to battle back.
Strong Made Stronger: Armed Forces community | Stronger Together | Strong Made Stronger
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Bruce lost both legs below the knee following injury, yet his extraordinary ordeal has given him, in his own words, a “new lease of life”.
The Veterans War: Stronger Together | Hero Stories | Strong Made Stronger | The Veterans War
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Derek was serving in Afghanistan when his vehicle hit a roadside bomb. He awoke nine days later as a double amputee, his life changed forever.
Strong Made Stronger: Stronger Together | Strong Made Stronger
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Paul served in Northern Ireland during the troubles and his time in service left him with severe PTSD. On the verge of his family falling apart, he speaks about how he found the strength to ask for help.
Beneficiaries: Armed Forces community | Stronger Together | Strong Made Stronger
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Mark lost the use of his right arm after his vehicle hit an IED in Afghanistan. Angry and frustrated, he used sport to rebuild his strength.
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