Case Studies

Lexie will march this September for “every bereaved military child”

15-year-old Lexie Pallett is one of 10 Scotty’s Little Soldiers’ Council Members who are taking on Scotty’s March in memory of their military parent while raising funds for Scotty’s Little Soldiers. Lexie’s dad, Sergeant Ollie Pallett, served in the RAF for 22 years with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He died by suicide in 2020 when Lexie was 11-years-old.

75 Scotty’s supporters are set to take part in the fundraising event in Henley-on-Thames on September 23rd. Lexie will be taking …

Joshua will march for the "best charity out there”

18-year-old Joshua Kirkham will be among 10 Scotty’s Council Members marching in memory of their military parent to raise funds for Scotty’s Little Soldiers this September. Joshua’s dad, LCpl Christopher Bradshaw, served a tour in Afghanistan and was part of the Intelligence Corps regiment. He died in a car accident in 2011 when Joshua was 6 years old.

75 Scotty’s supporters are set to take part in the fundraising event in Henley-on-Thames on September 23rd. Here, Joshua shares why …

How Scotty’s inspired me: My dream job supporting disabled veterans

On the 12th of September 2003, Heather’s life changed forever. Her dad, Cpl Robin McLachlan, who served in the Royal Logistics Corps, died in a road accident. She was just two years old.

“I don't have many memories of my dad, but I’ve seen loads of photos and my mum is always telling me wonderful stories about him,” says Heather. “One of my favourites is when he was fixing his motorbike and giving me the nuts and bolts to hold, but I kept dropping all …

Read More

How Scotty’s Changed My Life: Fighting Child Poverty in Uganda

In 2021, Scarlett Carrell’s life changed forever when her beloved dad, Colonel Nick Carrell, died from brain cancer. She is now a member of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved military children and young people, and through the charity, she’s had the chance to take on an unforgettable and deeply personal adventure on the other side of the world. Here, Scarlett shares her story...

Read More

“My dad died by suicide when I was 5 years old. This is how my life has changed.”

On the 23rd of April 2014, five-year-old Ruth Watson’s life changed forever when her dad, Mus John Watson, died by suicide. He was 43 years old.

Ruth, who is now 14, remembers her dad fondly: “Name any instrument, and dad could probably play it. He became a musician and medic in the Royal Engineers straight out of school, which he loved, but had to be discharged after three years because he broke his back on a training exercise. He later became a conductor at …
Read More

Remembrance reminds us Rosie’s dad was a military hero

Rosie Lamb was just two years old when her dad, Rfn Martin Lamb, was killed following an IED explosion in Afghanistan in 2011. She has grown up with precious few memories of her military hero, but being able to meet hundreds of other Scotty’s Little Soldiers members who have all gone through similar experiences has helped her feel less alone.

Rosie joined Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved military children, in 2013 and she is now 13 years old. Last …
Read More

My dad was killed in action. This is what Remembrance means to me.

14-year-old Ben O’Donnell was just a baby when his dad, WO2 Gary O'Donnell, was killed in action while on tour in Afghanistan. This Remembrance, Ben shares what remembering his dad means to him and how support from Scotty’s Little Soldiers continues to help him during this time of pain and pride.

Read More

Remembrance is every day for a bereaved military child

Erin was only three months old when her dad, LCpl Ross Nicholls, was killed in Afghanistan. Growing up with no memories of him has been difficult for Erin, who has had to rely on other people to help her form a picture of the man her dad was.

She joined Scotty’s Little Soldiers in 2011, a year after the charity was created, and has been a Member for over ten years. She is now 16 years old.

“Scotty’s is like a special club no one wants to join, because it …
Read More

Older Posts Newer Posts