Afghan Heroes: Will you help us help them?

Thank you for visiting our blog on the charity of Afghan Heroes. We’re Issy and Arabel and we are trying to raise awareness for this charity and help many of the families that need help and support because of a death of a loved one or fatal injury.  Afghan Heroes can be supported in many ways such as attending one of their events or even donating some money online. Surely no one would want or think that a family should live in grief for the rest of their lives or that the soldiers that are fighting for our country would have no help or support. In July 2009 the mother of a soldier who died in an explosion in Afghanistan had the idea to set up a charity to provide support for those directly involved in the conflict. She found other mothers with the same feelings and Afghan Heroes was launched.

Since 2009 Afghan Heroes has been delivering support through:

·         The “thank the troops” initiative – where 10,000 boxes were delivered to British troops in Afghanistan on Armed Forces Day 2010, giving them some home comforts and gratitude from the public.

·         Motivational and morale boosting support directly to our forces on the front line via letters from the public and newsletters.

·         Building a support network for the families of the fallen, creating an open environment where families can give support to each other.

·         Providing in Weymouth, Dorset the first of a network of  accommodation for families and soldiers suffering from trauma.

·         Public appearances at events throughout the UK highlighting the work of those serving in Afghanistan and raising funds through the sale of Afghan Heroes merchandise.

·         Supporting the many returning soldiers who have witnessed these horrific atrocities in the course of performing their duties.

Since 2009 there has been an overwhelming wave of support from groups and individuals raising money  initiatives for Afghan Heroes. The charity intends to continue to provide whatever help is needed for families and our brave service personnel. They need more support so will you help us to help them?

Please could you now answer some questions to help us to understand how effective our blog has been please also tell us your home town and country where you live.

Ø  Had you ever heard/thought about Afghan Heroes before reading our blog?

Ø   Do you now feel more informed about it?

Ø  Would you now support our campaign to Afghan Heroes or make a donation towards it by either donating online at http://www.justgiving.com/afghanheroes/donate or by attending one of their events? Would you now please tell your family and friends about Afghan Heroes & try to persuade them to join our cause? Please Visit the Afghan Heroes website http://afghanheroes.org.uk/content.asp?c=1  for more information

Thank you very much for reading our blog and helping us to help them.

Issy & Arabel