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Darren
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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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Chris
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“I felt unworthy of help, so it took a while to reach out. But thank goodness I did. Help for Heroes have been a constant in my life. They gave me the tools to kick start my career.”
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Greg Power
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Greg served in the First Gulf War, Bosnia and Northern Ireland, then spent 25 years in policing before being diagnosed with PTSD. Read about his experiences of isolation and how our Recovery College courses helped get his life back on track.
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Remembrance: Sarah
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Former Royal Navy Warfare Officer from Coed-y-Brenin in North Wales will march alongside 10,000 others during the Cenotaph Service on Remembrance Sunday
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Remembrance: Julie
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Former Royal Army Nurse Julie Wadham will march alongside 10,000 others during the Cenotaph Service on Remembrance Sunday
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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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Lee's story
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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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Rob Shenton
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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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Tony
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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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