ALF funds training for injured personnel

ALF funds training for injured personnel

THE Aaron Lewis Foundation has again funded first aid courses for military personnel at the Recovery Centre at Colchester’s Merville Barracks. The sessions are for injured soldiers either preparing to return to military duties or being medically discharged and looking...
ALF gives veterans an independence boost

ALF gives veterans an independence boost

TWO veterans have been given a boost to their independence with help from the Aaron Lewis Foundation. The ALF joined with The Rifles Benevolent Fund, Just Rifles and Blesma to provide Martin, from Cornwall, with a new wheelchair. He sent us a picture of himself...
ALF re-cycles handbike for Bethany

ALF re-cycles handbike for Bethany

THE Aaron Lewis Foundation has been able to re-cycle a handbike by passing it on to a second recipient. The device was first presented to youngster Conall Riley at the ALF 10s event in 2017. But he recently returned it as he is now able to use a regular bike, and the...
ALF helping Sarah after crucial surgery

ALF helping Sarah after crucial surgery

THE Aaron Lewis Foundation is delighted to have helped local woman Sarah Gearing in her struggle with a rare genetic condition. The charity has helped fund a specialised wheelchair that will make her everyday life a little easier. Sarah, 41, from Rochford, has Ehlers...
More soldiers complete ALF-backed first aid course

More soldiers complete ALF-backed first aid course

SOLDIERS completing an ALF-funded first aid course have received their certificates from Aaron’s parents, Helen and Barry. It is the second such course to be backed by the charity for the benefit of sick and injured personnel. The ceremony took place last month at the...