David H
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After spraining his knee badly in the Army, David was forced to go back out on exercises even though a doctor had told him to rest. The nerve damage this caused has affected him ever since.
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Latest stories
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.
Gary
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When numerous tragedies struck Gary over the course of a few short months, his mental health took a turn for the worse and he considered ending his own life. The choir has been his lifeline.
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Chris
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“I felt unworthy of help, so it took a while to reach out. But thank goodness I did. Help for Heroes have been a constant in my life. They gave me the tools to kick start my career.”
2 minute read
Tony
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As an Army nurse in Afghanistan, Tony risked his life to keep his comrades safe. During a fierce firefight he was shot and paralysed from the waist down. He was lucky to survive.
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Paula Allen
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A veteran gave one of our volunteers his Invictus Games shirt as a special thank you for the support that persuaded him to keep going.
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JJ Chalmers
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In May 2011 - Whilst serving in Afghanistan, JJ suffered life-changing injuries from an IED blast. Narrowly avoiding double arm amputation, he lost two fingers and was left with a badly damaged elbow, as well as face and leg injuries.
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Stuart Robinson
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Stuart served in the Royal Air Force (RAF) until in 2013 his life changed forever. He was caught up in an explosion in Afghanistan, losing his lower left leg immediately in the blast, and later had to have his shattered right leg amputated too.
2 minute read
Jon-Allan Butterworth
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Meet military injured ex-serviceman, Paralympian and tar of Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins; Jon-Allan Butterworth MBE.
5 minute read
Rob Shenton
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Rob Shenton had always been a runner, but it wasn’t until his father was diagnosed with cancer in 2008 that he decided he wanted to push himself further.
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