Rob Shenton
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When Rob’s depression became too much, he thought his only option was to end his life. At his lowest, he remembered a note in his wallet with messages of support from friends, and it saved his life.
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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.
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.
3 minute read
Will
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The Royal Navy was the family Will never had, until he was medically discharged after eight years.
4 minute read
Tom O'Brien
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Tom O’Brien, from Accrington, signed up to the Army at 17 and served for six years with the Scots Guards, involved in deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan.
1 minute read
Simon Vaughan
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Simon Vaughan was one of Afghanistan’s most seriously injured veterans and was not expected to survive his injuries.
2 minute read
Si Brown
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Simon grew up in Morley, West Yorkshire, and joined the Army in 1997.
2 minute read
Russell 'Festa' Hunt
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Invictus has allowed me to join the military family again, be around like-minded people and challenge myself in ways I never thought I’d be able to again.
3 minute read
Paul Colling
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Army veteran Paul Colling lost the life and the job he loved after a traumatic leg injury left him in near-constant pain.
1 minute read
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