“From the moment we heard about Scotty’s Little Soldiers we knew we had to do something to help.” Invitational social charity rugby 7s team, Scotty’s Rugby, has announced the launch of its new team shirt to help raise money to help support hundreds of bereaved Forces children and young people up …
RAF Widow, Emma Hendrie, wanted to be honest with her son about how his daddy died, but explaining to a three-year-old that his daddy wouldn’t be returning home from hospital was the toughest thing she’s ever had to do. She explains here how the experience has impacted her son and how he has …
Children and young people who are coping with grief following the death of a loved one can be faced with a complex range of emotions. Bereavement can affect us all in different ways. It’s not unusual to feel lonely, isolated, fatigued or even depressed. We might feel that no-one understands what we …
“It was Lee’s dream to have a little girl, and finally he got one, but devastatingly he’d never get the chance to hold her in his arms.” Sergeant Lee Davidson had always wanted a little girl. Already a proud dad to two young boys Jayden (then aged 3) and Jamie (2), his dream of having a little girl …
Commando Joe’s delivers military inspired programmes led by veterans to improve the educational outcomes of children and young people; and Scotty’s Little Soldiers is a charity that supports children who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. With a shared …
Royal Navy Widow, Vicky Bovington, struggled to find the words to tell her young daughters about their father’s shocking and unexpected death. She explains the impact on her family and how her children have benefited from the support of Scotty’s Little Soldiers.
