Spencer
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Spencer's 30-year military career ended earlier than he’d have liked when he developed multiple sclerosis. Adaptive sport has helped him greatly, but Spencer still faces many daily battles.
While it takes strength to serve in the Armed Forces, it takes a different kind of strength to live life beyond injury.
It could be the strength to learn to walk again, or to ask for help after 15 years of suffering in silence.
Together, we can help our wounded veterans overcome their daily battles and thrive. Veterans like Bruce.
MEET BRUCE AND LOUISE
Strong is 16 years of service for your country. Stronger is learning to walk again.
Watch as Bruce and his wife, Louise, talk about their lives beyond injury.
BRUCE
Bruce says that while it takes strength to be in the military, it takes a different kind of strength to accept that your life has changed. Watch and read his story to find out how he rediscovered his 'get up and go'.
We support both those who were injured of became ill during service and their families. Bruce's wife supported him through his recovery journey and showed an amazing amount of strength and had her own story to tell, too.
LOUISE
Bruce’s wife Louise has been by his side throughout his recovery journey. Here she explains how his strength of character has helped him get to where he is today and how they are stronger together.
READ LOUISE'S STORY
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