Remembrance: James' story
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James Cobby will march alongside 10,000 others during the Cenotaph Service on Remembrance Sunday.
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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.
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James Cobby will march alongside 10,000 others during the Cenotaph Service on Remembrance Sunday.
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Lee West was a Combat Medical Technician in the British Army for 20 years before both physical and mental health challenges meant he had to leave the career and community he loved.
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When Rob’s depression became too much, he thought his only option was to end his life. At his lowest, he remembered a note in his wallet with messages of support from friends, and it saved his life.
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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.
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A veteran gave one of our volunteers his Invictus Games shirt as a special thank you for the support that persuaded him to keep going.
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Jay, 52, lives in Gosport, Hants. Jay feels that veterans are always stereotypical in TV dramas and in films – especially those with PTSD.
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David Dent MBE, 55, lives in Carluke, South Lanarkshire.
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“I felt as if my world had collapsed.
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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.
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