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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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Keith Beaumont - credit Claire Wood Photography

RBL secures thousands in benefit payments for struggling Yorkshire veteran 

RBL has helped an RAF veteran from Yorkshire to secure £9000 in unpaid benefits, rescuing him from a life of food banks and queuing for handouts.

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Anna taking part in a cycling event

RAF veteran cycles across America

Since becoming paralysed RAF veteran Anna has taken on many challenges. This year she conquered the Race Across America cycling challenge.

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Allen Horrigan outside the Battle Back Centre

Battle Back instructor on Pedal to Paris challenge

Army veteran Allen hadn’t cycled for years before becoming an instructor at the Battle Back Centre. Four years on he is cycling from London to Paris.

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Invictus Games: Sara’s story 

RAF veteran Sara on how RBL are supporting her to use sport as part of her recovery from a life-changing brain injury.

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Dorothy and Angus Weir sat at home

Support for carers: Dorothy's story

When Dorothy became her husband’s carer, our Admiral Nurse service stepped in to provide practical advice, and emotional and psychological support.

Dorothy's story
Barry hugging his son

Rediscovering military camaraderie after a stroke

How we we supported Army veteran Baz in his recovery from a stroke and helped him reconnect with the Armed Forces community.

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Team UK: Gemma's Story

Gemma served for over 15 years in the Armed Forces as a Physiotherapy Officer. After a serious injury brought about a premature end to her military career, she'll be representing Team UK as Vice Captain at the Invictus Games Vancouver Whistler 2025.

Invictus Games: Gemma's Story
Military couple with child

How we support the Armed Forces community

We are here to help members of the Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Air Force, veterans and their families. And we’re not going anywhere.

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Invictus Games: Dan's story 

Royal Navy veteran Dan shares how RBL is supporting his recovery through adaptive sport after his military career was ended by chronic illness.

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Neil sits in a wheelchair smiling at the camera whilst wearing a navy blue Invictus Games kit.

Team UK: Neil's Story     

Neil Fellingham served for over 12 years in the RAF as a Senior Aircraftsman Technician, but his career was cut short after he sustained a serious leg injury. In 2025 he will compete as part of Team UK at the Invictus Games in Canada, competing in adaptive sports including Wheelchair Basketball and Alpine Skiing.

Neil's Invictus Games journey

Invictus Games: Pete's story

Pete shares how the RBL is helping him reconnect with sports through the Invictus Games, after years of severe pain and his discharge from the RAF.

Pete's Invictus Games Journey
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