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Gillian Charlton
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When Gillian, 42, was diagnosed with cancer in 2018 it was a complete shock.
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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.
Strong Made Stronger: Armed Forces community | Stronger Together | Strong Made Stronger
David
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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.
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Hero Stories: Armed Forces community | Band Of Brothers | Sports Recovery | Elite Military Athletes
JJ Chalmers
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In May 2011 - Whilst serving in Afghanistan, JJ suffered life-changing injuries from an IED blast. Narrowly avoiding double arm amputation, he lost two fingers and was left with a badly damaged elbow, as well as face and leg injuries.
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Elite Military Athletes: Armed Forces community | Band Of Brothers | Sports Recovery | Elite Military Athletes
Micky Yule
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Micky was serving in Afghanistan in 2010 with the Royal Engineers when he stepped on an Improvised Explosive Device (IED).
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Strong Made Stronger: Stronger Together | Strong Made Stronger
Paul
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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.
4 minute read
Beneficiaries: Armed Forces community | Stronger Together | Strong Made Stronger
Mark Tonner
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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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40,000 Strong: 40,000 Strong | Remembrance
Paul Colling
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Army veteran Paul Colling lost the life and the job he loved after a traumatic leg injury left him in near-constant pain.
2 minute read
Invictus Games 2017 Athletes: Mental Health | Invictus Games 2017 Athletes | PTSD | Fireworks
Matthew Neve
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Matt Neve joined the RAF in 2001 aged 16, straight out of school. In 2003 Matt was deployed to Iraq on Op Telic 1, which is where his story changed forever.
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PTSD: PTSD
Rob Shenton
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Rob Shenton had always been a runner, but it wasn’t until his father was diagnosed with cancer in 2008 that he decided he wanted to push himself further.
6 minute read
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