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Holidays for Heroes
One of the core strategic missions for Afghan Heroes was to provide facilities whereby wounded soldiers and families of the fallen could share time within the family unit. It promotes an environment whereby families can be together and help each other through times of extreme pressure and anxiety. The first such facility has been located in Weymouth Bay, a Haven Holiday site within a stone’s throw of the beach and the historic seaside town of Weymouth.
Weymouth Bay will host the 2012 sailing Olympics and as such, newly created commuter links have been installed to fast track access into the area. You can access Weymouth easily by Road and Rail and the site is fully equipped ensuring that your holiday can be memorable without the need to go far from the facilities.
Afghan Heroes Say Thanks
Afghan Heroes would like to publically thank the organisers of the Bulldog Bash for their kind hospitality and assistance at the Bulldog Bash 2010!
10,000 Boxes - An update
"A quick thankyou from Camp EGGERS, there are 35 Brits here and it’s nice to be remembered."
"...thank you on behalf of the lads at 21 Engineers LAD REME for the parcel we each recieved. It was much appreciated..."
At the end of June, during the Thunder Rally 2010 event, the ‘home comfort’ ammo boxes were delivered to the troops. You can view some of the responses and thanks from recipients on the frontline by clicking here.
Prince salutes the Band Of Mothers
The mothers of the Afghan Heroes campaign were honoured with a Special Recognition awards at the 2009 'The Sun Military Awards' (aka The Millies) ceremony at the Imperial War Museum in London.
The award was presented to the group by Prince Harry who called them "quite remarkable ladies" adding: "Your story is truly humbling. To show such immense courage in the face of tragedy is beyond words." Read More...
From Our Blog
Fallen Hero
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Lance Corporal Jordan Bancroft of The Duke of Lancasters Regiment, who we are very sad to report has been killed during the operations in Afghanistan. Although no words can really help to ease your loss, just know that you are very close in everyone’s thoughts. Our hearts go out to you in your time of sorrow.
Lance CorporalJordan Bancroft
Exercise Rolling Road
Ex Rolling Road is a John O’Groats to Lands End cycle ride, which will be conducted by members of the Military Provost Guard Service (MPGS), over the period from 19th September – 3rd October 2010. The main aim of the exercise is for all six members from different MPGS locations to cycle from John O’Groats to Lands End.
Our objectives are: -
1. To raise money for Afghan Heroes
2. To promote cycling at all levels and experience Read More
"The British Soldier"
Chris Hayles, formerly of the Ex-Royal Signals, has gathered and compiled a collection of poems written by both soldiers and their loved ones. Called simply ‘The British Soldier’ the book hopes to raise lots of money for both Afghan Heroes and the British Limbless Ex-service Men’s Association (BLESMA). For more on how to order click here
Tractor Drive Of Great Britain
GB United are currently undertaking the Afghan Heroes Tractor Drive of Great Britain to honour the courage and sacrifice of soldiers who have lost their lives in Afghanistan. Terry Williams has volunteered to drive the Landlegend tractor for 276 days, travelling through a vast majority of the villages, towns and cities, to honour all our fallen heroes.
Terry will be posting regular entries from the drive. To view the latest click here.