Caroline
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Every day, not just Armistice Day, is Remembrance for Army veteran, Caroline.
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There are many ways we help veterans and families face up to the challenges of life after military service. Everyone we work with has been on a unique journey, and so the support we provide is carefully tailored for all their needs. Read the stories of some of the incredible people we’ve helped to see how your donations make a difference.
Tim Harvey
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When former member of the Royal Green Jackets/Rifles Regiment Tim Harvey marches past the Cenotaph, he'll be thinking particularly of three mates - all of whom died in service.
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David H
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After spraining his knee badly in the Army, David was forced to go back out on exercises even though a doctor had told him to rest. The nerve damage this caused has affected him ever since.
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Bob and Kitty Cubitt
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My parents, Katherine (Kitty) and Bob Cubitt were from a generation who grew up in the aftermath of one war, only to have to fight in another.
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Shaun
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Shaun served in Northern Ireland, the First Gulf War, and Bosnia. Living in constant physical pain, and with PTSD, sight loss and hearing loss, he's at risk of isolation. Visits from one of our nurses and our sporting activities are so important to him.
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Jean M
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Jean was discharged from the Army for being gay, due to the cruel historic ban on homosexuality. The trauma this caused has derailed her life ever since. She's only now starting to find peace.
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Victoria Ross
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Former Warrant Officer, Vicki, lives with chronic pain and PTSD. For her, the veterans war is real.
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Mick and Pete
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Two veterans whose lives were turned upside down by strokes have become the best of friends, having met through Help for Heroes.
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Shaun Patrick
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Shaun’s journey began with the unexpected illness and bereavement of his son – Jack Patrick.
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