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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
Wheelchair basketball players clapping in front of crowd,

The teams behind the teams in Sydney - Invictus Games 2018

The Invictus Games sees wounded, injured and ill servicemen and women competing in 11 medal sports. In the 2018 Sydney games, the UK took home 72 medals.

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Army veteran Brian on finding his way back from a dark place 

After being diagnosed with PTSD, and losing his wife to cancer only 5 years later, Brian was unable to cope. We helped him get his life back on track.

Brian's journey to recovery
Newcastle Cast of Bravo 22

Giving veterans a voice through theatre

Since 2011, the Legion has been running Bravo 22 – a recovery-through-the-arts programme for the Armed Forces community.

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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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The Legion and Navy representatives present the Reynolds' with Paul's wheelchair

Legion helps pay for bespoke wheelchair for former Submariner

After an accident while cycling to work left a former Submariner badly brain damaged, The Royal British Legion and the Royal Navy teamed up to help him.

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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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Adam Nesbitt in The Royal British Legion gym

Adam's story

Lance Corporal Adam Nesbitt credits the DMRC with helping him make a better recovery than anybody thought was possible after a serious motorcycle accident.

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Sara’s story: I realised art could be a way for me to communicate 

Whilst in the RAF, Sara suffered a life-changing brain injury. Our recovery through the arts programme, Bravo 22, helped her heal.

Sara's story
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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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Team UK at the Invictus Games Colchester roadshow

The road to the Invictus Games – the teams behind the team

The Invictus Games are not just about the incredible competitors but also about family and friends behind the scenes.

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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
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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