Your monthly donation supports veterans like Derek

Derek Derenalagi was serving with the Worcestershire Sherwood Foresters Regiment in Helmand Province in July 2007 when the vehicle he was out on patrol in triggered a roadside bomb.

A huge explosion hurled Derek 30 yards through the air, where he landed on rocks. Evacuated back to Camp Bastion, he was pronounced dead and medical staff were preparing to put him in a body bag until one of them detected a faint pulse.

Nine days later, Derek awoke from a coma to see his wife Ana by his bedside. She had some tough news to tell him. 

Too distraught, Ana simply couldn’t find the words.

So, she took a picture and showed Derek that both his legs had been amputated.

Despite the devastating loss of both his legs, Derek refused to let his disability get in the way of what he could achieve.

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The support I received from Help for Heroes was massive, not only for me but for my family. I cannot thank the Charity enough for the amount they’ve done.”

Derek Derenalagi

Veteran

Your monthly donation helps fund some incredible things

Case Managers: Applying for disability benefits, helping with medical appointments, accessing mental health support… our case managers work with veterans and their families to help them feel in control of their lives.

Hidden Wounds Service: Our team of mental health professionals work with both veterans and their families, supporting people to overcome trauma, depression and any mental health challenges that stem from life both in and after service.

Recovery College: Our Recovery College provides free courses to help veterans manage their physical and mental health and wellbeing – from pain and depression to nutrition and financial support.

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Help for Heroes funded the legs that I used at the Paralympics and have made a lot of difference to my sport as an athlete. It’s a fantastic charity, I’m just thankful.”
Derek Derenalagi

Veteran

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    • By making a monthly donation today, you'll help us continue to provide life-changing support to veterans and their families, when they need it, for as long as they need it.

      Your regular gift means we can plan how we can fund our current programmes and our future ambitions with dependable income. Thank you.

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