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.
Never Say Never: Armed Forces community | Band Of Brothers | Never Say Never | VSI (Very Seriously Injured)
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Simon Vaughan was one of Afghanistan’s most seriously injured veterans and was not expected to survive his injuries.
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Help for Heroes: Armed Forces community
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For years, the symptoms of Simon’s Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder left him feeling as though trapped in a dark tunnel.
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Never Say Never: Armed Forces community | Band Of Brothers | Never Say Never
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Former Kingsman Anthony Cooper’s life changed forever when he was injured by a roadside bomb at the age of 22.
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Help for Heroes: Armed Forces community
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Mark Hepworth, 42, served in the Kings Royal Hussars for 23 years before being medically discharged in 2017 with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD).
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Facing It Together: Facing It Together
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In this moving video, Tempy Pattinson, 5½, from Darlington, talks to war veteran Simon Brown, (38½!), after her wish to meet a ‘real-life’ soldier was granted by Help for Heroes.
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7 Lives: 7 Lives
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Kevin Gray’s first rocking horse commission came from Lady Houghton, wife of the former Chief of the Defence Staff (CDS).
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Hero Stories: Hero Stories
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Private Josh Campbell was coming to the end of his 6 month tour in September 2009.
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Cut The Clock: Cut The Clock
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Andrew 'Pav' Taylor struggled to adapt to civilian life when injury ended his military career. Angry, frustrated and withdrawn, for four years he kept his feelings hidden until they almost boiled over.
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40,000 Strong: 40,000 Strong
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“Everything I’ve done through Help for Heroes has been so good for my mind, body and soul and helped me to move forward with my life.
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