A group of Help for Heroes veterans have got together during lockdown to form an online gaming community, offering a safe space to share their stories and provide mutual support.
Veteran Paul Colling served in Iraq and Afghanistan, but lost the life and job he loved after a traumatic ankle injury left him in near constant pain. He's now leading a team of veterans in a Hero Up 24hr gaming marathon to fundraise for his fellow veterans.
A hundred keen fitness fans in Plymouth came together recently to support the 40,000 veterans who have been medically discharged from the British Armed Forces in the last 20 years.
Saturday saw the 5th running of an annual charity bike ride in support of Help for Heroes. The event is organised by former Royal Engineer Steve Craddock.
Veteran Steve Craddock, is set to fundraise over £500,000 by the end of this year, cycling over 5,000 miles in 2019 alone.
Allen Bellamy is retracing history and completed the Big Battlefield Bike Ride to honour of members of his family who have served in the Armed Forces.
This year's Big Battlefield Bike Ride has particular meaning for Tom Newton Dunn who is following the journey of his great-uncle, Major David Brooke MC, 75 years ago. "David was killed in a village north of Caen on D-Day plus 3. Three months ago, I resolved to find out more about Maj David Brooke MC and, I hoped, to pay my final respects."
In January 2013 Richard was shot six times, in both arms, chest and stomach. "It's only possible that me and other Veterans get the help and support because people have taken time off work and sacrificed your own time to fundraise. I feel privileged and humbled by it and it’s an honour to cycle alongside every one of them in the coming week.”
Tim Chapman has two personal connections with Normandy which inspired him to take part in this year's Big Battlefield Bike Ride and retrace his family's history.
Fundraiser Amanda boosted her fundraising and her ultra-marathon training with a boot camp-style event at her gym.
What better way is there to bring your colleagues together than with a cup of tea and a slice or two of cake?
This month lots of you have pledged to show your support for our Heroes by taking part in the nation’s biggest bake sale. And you’ll be in good company because this year’s Bake for Heroes has the backing of the star of Channel 4’s Extreme Cake Makers, Rosie Dummer.
