Dan's Story

Dan Phillips' recovery journey will last for life. The former Corporal's life was changed beyond recognition when he was shot at while on patrol in Afghanistan in 2012.

He ruptured discs and damaged his spinal cord. His mobility was seriously affected and Dan faced years of intensive therapy and could no longer even move around his own home. Having to leave the Army left him heartbroken. 

Dan's back problems meant that his future remains uncertain. The injuries he received in Afghanistan mean that he will have limited mobility for life. 

"It affects my life in every way. Sometimes my son has to help me get my shoes and socks on."

Despite these challenges, Dan is determined to remain as active as his injuries allow, doing the school run with his son twice a day. 

Whatever happens, I know I'll be able to turn to Help for Heroes.

Dan Phillips

How Your Monthly Gift Can Help 

By giving a monthly gift we can continue to provide recovery and support for our Heroes

  • Psychological Wellbeing - giving veterans and their loved ones access to advice, guidance and support for psychological distress
  • Welfare - providing access to key workers to help Veterans and their families to live in safe, stable and affordable homes that are adapted to their needs; plus, support to help with budgeting and debt management
  • Health and Physical Wellbeing - offering therapeutic activities and education on healthy living 
  • Training and employment support - offering careers advice and coaching, to help Veterans learn new skills.
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I wish I’d paid more attention in English at school to have a better word than ‘thank you’ because you guys are amazing. I cannot thank you all enough for everything you have done for me, I am eternally grateful.”

Dan Phillips

Veteran

Frequently Asked Questions 

  • Heroes Promise FAQs

    • Of course! We are incredibly grateful for any amount you feel able to give.

      Because of donation processing fees, we do ask that if you would like to donate less than £1 per month you consider making a slightly higher one-off donation. This ensures that as much of your donation can be used supporting those affected by their service.

    • We understand that circumstances change – you are free to alter the amount or frequency of your regular donation at any time or stop it completely.  If you call our team on 0300 303 9888 - Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Calls to this number are charged at your standard network rate, and we can arrange that for you

      If you subsequently feel able to give again, we would, of course, love to welcome you back.

    • We all make promises. At Help for Heroes we’ve promised all those affected by their service that we will support them, for life.

      Now, we’re asking our supporters, like you, to echo this promise – to Make the Heroes Promise.

      The Heroes Promise asks supporters, new and old, to commit to making a monthly donation. This reliable and predictable income allows us to plan for the future – fulfilling our promise for as long as we’re needed.