ALF Helps Karl Walk for Welfare

ALF Helps Karl Walk for Welfare

The ALF has been able to assist a former serviceman, Karl, to participate in a sponsored walk between Newcastle and Leeds Football Clubs while helping to raise funds and awareness for a men’s suicide prevention charity, Andy’s Man Club. Karl has completed the event...
Soaring to New Heights – Conall Speaks to The ALF

Soaring to New Heights – Conall Speaks to The ALF

In 2016 the life of a local young boy was turned upside down as he battled with Ewing Sarcoma – a cancer that was discovered by pure chance following a rugby injury. After 18 months of chemotherapy and an amputation below the knee, Conall faced the next battle –...
Injury No Barrier to Adventurous Winter Training

Injury No Barrier to Adventurous Winter Training

The ALF has supplied four seated skiing sets for the Defence Recovery Adventurous Training programme for use by injured service personnel on Adaptive Alpine Skiing courses in Bavaria. The courses are part-funded by the RBL Battleback Programme but the equipment has to...
Disabled Veterans Take to the Calm Seas

Disabled Veterans Take to the Calm Seas

A group of disabled veterans have been able to enjoy the thrill of sailing thanks to continued funding from the ALF.  The Disabled Sailors Association (DSA) operates a fully accessible yacht and this is the third veteran’s day the ALF has been able to fund. In writing...