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Becky leaning on her bike, smiling towards the camera. She is wearing a blue Invictus Games Team UK tracksuit and is smiling at the camera. Behind her we can see a background of trees.

Invictus Games: Becky's story

Becky served in the Royal Marines Band Service for 15 years as a musician. The Invictus Games Düsseldorf have played a crucial role in reigniting her love for sports.

Becky's Invictus Games journey
Dean Stott

Dean's story

When Dean left the military he wasn’t awarded compensation he was entitled to. It took five years to win the case, which he finally did with our help.

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Veteran Andy competing in the Invictus Games trials

World record holder gets RBL support for compensation claim

After his medical discharge, Andy reached out to RBL for assistance navigating the complex paperwork and compensation claims process.

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A portrait of Liam Young

Rebuilding life after service

Liam Young had always wanted to join the Army. Read his story on rebuilding his life after Service.

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Charlie is wearing his Team UK Invictus Games navy t-shirt. He is taking a selfie and smiling. He is standing inside a leisure centre and behind him we can see a swimming pool.

Invictus Games: Charlie’s story     

After a serious cycling accident ended his military career, we helped Charlie rebuild his confidence and reconnect with fellow veterans through the Invictus Games.

Charlie's Invictus Games journey
Joe and Megan with friends at the Invictus Games

How Megan found a vital support network through RBL

Having become a carer for her partner Joe at just 25, Megan is still coming to terms with the challenges they are facing.

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Matthew Trigg playing wheelchair rugby, wearing a red Team UK t-shirt

Invictus Games: Matthew's Story

Army veteran Matthew suffered a life-altering injury whilst serving. The Invictus Games have allowed him to set new goals, showing him that no obstacle is insurmountable.

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A woman photographed in motion in a wheelchair during a wheelchair basketball game. She is wearing a navy t-shirt that has the RBL logo on one side and Team UK written on the other side, and black shorts and white trainers.

Invictus Games: Tilly’s story  

Tilly talks about her time in the British Army, her sports recovery journey and eventually her selection for Invictus Games Düsseldorf.

Tilly's Invictus Games journey
Selfie of Amanda on a train.

Invictus Games: Amanda’s story 

Amanda talks about her time as a GP in the Armed Forces, her battle with lung cancer and her selection for the Invictus Games Düsseldorf.

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Leon Parker

Leon's story

Leon served in the Army for four-and-a-half years, but when he left service, he was unable to find a job and ended up homeless until the Legion stepped in.

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Invictus Games: Rach's story

Rach talks about her recovery journey starting at the RBL Battle Back Centre, all the way to the Invictus Games in Sydney and The Hague.

Rach Williamson's Invictus Games Journey
Liz in a wheelchair in a basketball court. She is facing the camera head on, wearing a navy Team UK RBL shirt. Behind her we can see some Team UK and RBL signs.

 Invictus Games: Liz’s story  

RAF veteran Liz talks about her injury and medical discharge, and how her recovery journey led to being selected for the Invictus Games Düsseldorf.

Liz's Invictus Games journey

Team UK: Scott's story  

After battling Complex PTSD, Army veteran Scott will represent Team UK at the Invictus Games 2025. Medically discharged in 2019, he found recovery through golf and faith. Now, he’s ready to tackle this new challenge and feels the games will drive him to succeed in all areas of his life.

Scott's Invictus Games journey
Al in a red Invictus Games t-shirt. He is looking straight at the camera smiling. In his left hand he's holding a crossbow . Behind him we can see some archery targets positioned on a green field.

Invictus Games: Al’s story  

RAF veteran Al suffered a severe stroke in 2020. The Invictus Games Düsseldorf have helped him go beyond his boundaries by taking on new challenges.

Al's Invictus Games Journey
Jennifer and Steve Hooper

The Invictus Games gave me my husband back

RAF veteran Steve and wife Jennifer on how the Invictus Games have been transformative for their family.

Jennifer and Steve's story
Mike Kiff standing on the beach

From medical discharge to the London Marathon

Chronic pain and depression threatened Mike's marriage, but with support from us, they rebuilt their life together.

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