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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
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Remembering the end of the Second World War

2025 marks 80 years since the end of the Second World War, with Victory in Europe (VE) Day on 8 May 1945 and Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on 15 August 1945.

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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
Dan Darkes trail running

Veteran gears up to take on 156 miles Sahara Desert race

Army veteran Dan Darkes will take on the grueling 156 mile Marathon des Sables in the Sahara desert in April 2020 to raise money for the Legion.

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The Castle Trek team on Horse Guards Parade

Fundraisers take on 480-mile trek from Windsor to Edinburgh

A team of veterans are walking from Windsor castle to Edinburgh castle in just 10 days to raise money for the Armed Forces community.

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From Team UK competitor to coach – Ben's story  

Ben talks about his sports recovery journey and his selection for the Invictus Games Dusseldorf before eventually becoming a coach.

From Team UK competitor to coach – Ben's story
Maisie at home

Maisie's story

Maisie is selling cakes and poppies outside her school to raise money after we helped support her dad Duane, who left the Army earlier this year.

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Mark Cockram

Mark's story

Army veteran Mark volunteered for the Poppy Appeal after a 35-year career in the military.

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Alan White at home

Alan's story

Alan was inspired to get involved with the Poppy Appeal when his family received support from the Legion after he was paralysed.

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Kate Green during her time serving with the Royal Military Police

Life before the lifting of the LGBT military ban

20 years since the lifting of the LGBT military ban, veteran Kate Green talks about her experience serving in the Army before the ban was lifted.

Kate's story
Father and son smiling

Lee and Noah

When the Covid-19 outbreak forced Lee Owen - Head of Activities at one of our care homes - and his 6 year-old son Noah into self-isolation they had to find a way to stay connected to the care home residents they entertained.

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Lorraine Dooley standing in front of her blue car

Playing a part during the Covid-19 pandemic

During the Covid-19 pandemic QARANC veteran Lorraine volunteered to go back to her roots in District nursing.

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Stanley Topham in uniform before the war

Prisoner of war in the Far East

Lance Corporal Stanley William Topham, 4th Battalion Royal Norfolk Regiment, was held as a prisoner of war for three years after he was captured by the Japanese in Singapore during the Second World War.

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Bill Taylor saluting behind a window wearing his medals

Seymour ‘Bill’ Taylor

Having been forced to shield at home with his daughter during the Covid-19 pandemic, former Able seaman Seymour ‘Bill’ Taylor, 95, will be remembering his comrades on his doorstep this year.

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Five ways we support ex-serving into employment

From career advice to employment grants, RBL can help support you and your family, during and after your time in the Armed Forces.

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