by Julia Harvey | Mar 7, 2025 | Who we've helped
The ALF has been able to give purpose and a reason to be outdoors again back to an injured veteran by supplying him with fishing equipment. After a difficult and complex period following medical discharge, former Yorkshire Regiment soldier Paul, is currently living at...
by Julia Harvey | Dec 22, 2024 | Who we've helped
Christmas is always a bittersweet time for Aaron’s family and friends, as December 15th marks the anniversary of his passing in Afghanistan. To honour his legacy, we make it a priority every year to give back to those who may also be struggling over the festive...
by Julia Harvey | Dec 10, 2024 | Who we've helped
Through links to one of Aaron’s former Westcliff Rugby Club teammates the ALF has been able to supply tag-rugby equipment for Andrew Bakonyvari to take on a King John School Essex student expedition to Malaysian Borneo. Aaron spent time in Borneo as a volunteer with...
by Julia Harvey | Nov 20, 2024 | Who we've helped
The Aaron Lewis Foundation (ALF) has provided two specially adapted dry suits to para-athletes and Army veterans Richard (Roch) Rochester and Lee (Taff) Thomas, enabling them to train and race safely through the winter months. Richard, who is spinally injured and...
by Julia Harvey | Oct 20, 2024 | Who we've helped
Representatives from the ALF visited The Beacon Residential Centre at Catterick on 29 August to meet beneficiaries and staff and look at the work they do to support homeless veterans get back into permanent accommodation and work. The ALF has so far provided football...
by Julia Harvey | Oct 9, 2024 | Who we've helped
The ALF has partnered with the Disabled Sailors Association (DSA) to deliver a sailing day on board a fully accessible roll on-roll off catamaran, The Spirit of Scott Bader. The Trustees were approached by DSA representative Susan Simmons initially to discuss possible...
