Elizabeth and Isabelle were just babies when their dad, Leading Naval Nurse Thomas Bovington, died very suddenly of a genetic heart condition. Elizabeth, aged two, was left with precious few memories of him. Isabelle, just 11 months old, was too young to remember anything and relies on stories …
20-year-old William Godwin was just 15 when his dad, Flight lieutenant David Godwin, died by suicide. He joined Scotty’s Little Soldiers in 2018 and is now part of our Springboard Programme for young adults aged 18 to 25. This summer, he attended our Springboard Away Weekend in the Peak District, …
18-year-old Kirsty’s dad, Cpl Robin McLachlan, died in a road accident before she was born. She and her sister became part of Scotty’s Little Soldiers in early 2012 and are two of the charities earliest Members. “For me, the main thing Scotty’s means is community,” says Kirsty. “It’s a fantastic …
20-year-old Alex Thomas was just four when his dad, Major David Thomas, died of cancer. Alex has been supported by Scotty’s Little Soldiers since he was 13 and is now the host our Aspire podcast for 18 to 25-year-olds, where he speaks to inspirational guests who have overcome challenges and …
17-year-old Emily Murphy was just two years old when her dad, Lance Corporal John Murphy, took his own life. Here, Emily talks about how support from Scotty’s Little Soldiers has not only helped her grow in confidence, but enabled her to pursue her dream of dancing on the West End stage.
Jamie Small was just eight when his dad, Corporal Christopher Small, died by suicide after struggling to adapt to life after the Army. He was 44 years old, and had spent 21 of those years serving as a proud member of the Royal Logistic Corps. Now 14, Jamie wants to do everything he can to promote …
