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Wednesday 22 June 2011

Help Our Heroes – Who Have Been Wounded In War


"It’s about the 'blokes', our men and women of the Armed Forces. It’s about Derek, a rugby player who has lost both his legs, it’s about Carl whose jaw is wired up so he has been drinking through a straw. It’s about Richard who was handed a mobile phone as he lay on the stretcher so he could say goodbye to his wife. It’s about Ben, it’s about Steven and Andy and Mark, it’s about them all. They are just blokes but they are our blokes; they are our heroes. We want to help our heroes."

Do you know someone who has been in war? That someone might have been injured if not, you have probably heard of some of the thousands of men and woman that risk their lives everyday for us. We want to give help and support to just some of those people that were wounded and their families. We want to help them get back on their feet. Why you may ask? Because we care about the people who fight for us, fight for our way of life, our homes, families and friends. They’re the friends we never get a chance to thank, or meet. They are that dedicated to help us, so why should we be any less helpful? The soldiers that fight for us, fight for justice. They are our Heroes. Help for Heroes raises money to support members of the Armed Forces who have been wounded in the service of their country. We ask our supporters to “do their bit” to show these extraordinary young men and women that they are cared for by us.

We today hope we will raise your awareness about the problem that is currently happening today about wounded soldiers in conflict. Many family and friends have been affected by the current conflicts and this serious issue is not only local but nationally recognized.

What We Want To Do To Help

We want to give up our spare time to fundraise and donate money to our soldiers at risk and you can do the same. The ‘Help For Heroes’ charity is a huge cause whose aim is to change soldiers’ lives, by raising money for those who are wounded. Every penny raised, through this worthwhile charity, can help a soldier return back to his family.
Questions –
Thank you for visiting our blog! When you have finished please leave a comment below. Also if you aren’t from the UK, say where you are from.

• Had you ever heard or thought about this issue before reading our blog?
• Do you now feel more informed about what is currently happening to our heroes?
• Have we changed your attitude, opinion and behavior about this issue? If so how?
• Would you now be willing to donate money to this worthwhile charity http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk/index.html?gclid=CJT9gPqP9qcCFYoifAodQEY4RAThank you so much again for reading our blog. Please help us support our soldiers!

Many Thanks!
Erin and Lauren

5 comments:

  1. I have been deeply moved by this topic, and am full of empathy for those who suffer in this way.
    I have heard of this issue before and actually considered doing my advocacy on it.
    I feel that I have learnt some more information about our heros at war.
    No ientirely, since I always thought this was a worthwhile issue, and still do.
    I would now consider donating if given the chance.

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  2. I have heard of this issue before.
    I do feel more informed and am happy to see there are people to help them.
    A little, I am aware of the charity and where the money goes, so i would be more likely to donate if given the chance
    Thank-You

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  3. thats so sad:( mabye i will donate:)xxx

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  4. moving, passionate, brilliant and inspirational blog! well done and good luck

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  5. This is a great charity to choose
    it is brilliant to help our troops
    a touching subject especially for people who have lost loved ones in war

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