Seven marathons. Seven continents. Seven days. It sounds impossible. But, that’s the challenge veteran, adventurer and mental health campaigner, former Major Sally Orange, plans to take on in early 2023 while raising money for seven charities that mean a great deal to her – including Scotty’s …
For bereaved military children and their families, Christmas can be a time of mixed emotions. Everywhere they look, people are talking about spending quality time together as a family – many forgetting that not all families are able to be together on Christmas. Lots of bereaved military children …
“We're all going to face challenges and we’re not going to beat them every time, but what’s important is how we navigate that. We’re all very good at being hard on ourselves, but I think it’s important to allow ourselves some forgiveness here and there. You’re going to fail, but if you can learn …
“I was thinking of the kids, thinking of the difference Scotty’s makes, and using that to push myself on and get it done. It was 100% a case of mind over matter.” Climbing Mount Snowdon is no small challenge. Standing at 3,560 feet above sea level, this extinct volcano is the highest mountain in …
There’s no easy way for a bereaved family to honour their deceased loved one at Christmas, but war widow Nikki Scott explains how she and her children will remember their hero this Christmas Day, and opens up about struggling to find the right way to include him in their celebrations. My husband …
Christmas can be a difficult time for bereaved military children, but Scotty’s annual Christmas party reminds them it’s still okay to smile. This year’s party was held over the 2nd and 3rd of December at Condover Hall in Shropshire, UK, and attended by over 100 bereaved military children and young …
