Beneficiaries Stories

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How our supporters helped change the lives of a veteran and his family

When the Covid-19 pandemic hit, the lives of Army veteran Jason and his family were impacted. Thanks to our kind supporters, we were able to help Jason and his children.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

Jake's story

Jake Shroff was struggling with isolation and living with PTSD when he reached out for help to buy a new trike to regain some independence.

From RAF Flight Sergeant to RBL Advocate: Stacey’s Journey

RBL helped us come back together after tragedy

After her husband took his own life, we stepped in to support Chantelle and her young family.

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.