Time to get back on the saddle – the Tour de Scotty is returning for its fifth year! This July, you can support bereaved military children and young people by cycling 300, 500 or 900 miles over the course of the month. You can do it outside or inside, on the road or at the gym, even on the way to …
Every bereaved military family remembers their loved one in different ways. For Wendy John and her sons, Scotty members Dylan (21), Harvey (20) and Ethan (16), that way is the daffodil walk – a ten-mile journey from Pontrhydyfen to Cymmer in their home country of Wales. Wendy and her sons complete …
For Pru Jeffers, the May Marathon isn’t just a way to support Scotty’s Little Soldiers. It’s a way to give back to the charity that supports her children, 13-year-old Alfie and 12-year-old Lily. In 2019, Alfie and Lily’s dad, Royal Navy Leading Hand Simon Jeffers, died by suicide. He was 45 years …
Scotty’s May Marathon is returning for the seventh year running! The event, which sees participants complete a marathon distance of 26.2 miles over the course of May, has been a charity staple since 2017, and is a brilliant way for anyone and everyone to raise money for bereaved military children. …
“I think Scotty’s is a charity that everyone in the Forces can relate to, as we all either know someone who has died or we know someone who knows someone. I just wanted to help in whatever way I could.” When 31-year-old Sgt David Mathieson of the Royal Regiment of Scotland came up with the idea to …
Mother's Day can be a challenging time for anyone who has experienced the death of their mum, especially children and young people. As stores fill up with cards and gifts especially for the occasion, it can be a painful reminder of their grief, Coping with bereavement is a complex process, and the …
