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From The Ukrainian Weekly, 11.13.16
A team of Ukrainian wounded warriors – some of whom were ATO veterans who were undergoing rehabilitation in medical centers in Washington, Chicago and Philadelphia – participated in the 41st U.S. Marine Corps Marathon on October 30 in Washington. Read more
The AFF Marine Corps Marathon team members have now headed home after a fun week of visits around Washington, D.C., meeting with wounded, ill and injured service people and veterans from other allied nations, and facing the huge challenge of the marathon – thank you to all who came and participated!
Allied Forces Foundation at the FBI National Academy-Quantico laboratory on a visit with FBI TEDAC. Team members enjoyed an amazing day at the FBI laboratory, seeing some fascinating technologies which help collection of evidence and, eventually, capture of criminals. Read more
The Embassy of Ukraine in the USA turned out in force to help AFF welcome the Ukrainian wounded, ill and injured service people and veterans who have arrived to run the 41st Marine Corps Marathon, supported by AFF. Read more
Truly inspirational – the wounded veterans & team from 7 SCOTS taking on the US Marine Corps Marathon for SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity and the Allied Forces Foundation…
Ali Gibson
2016-10-11
Finishing a marathon is a lifetime achievement for most people. But imagine having to complete it after you’d faced a life-changing injury.
In 2 weeks time, a team will swap the green parks of Perthshire for the hustle and bustle of Washington DC.
7 SCOTS are supporting wounded veteran David Birrell and wounded soldier Lance Corporal Mark McCormack to complete the challenge of a lifetime.
They’re taking on the 41st Marine Corps Marathon supported by, and supporting SSAFA and the Allied Forces Foundation.
For the last few weeks, the team have been hard at work in the gym.
6 of them will run the event and 4 will cycle it on handbikes.
It’s been six years since David Birrell was hit by an IED in Afghanistan, he’s now a professional racing driver and wants to complete this marathon to give something back.
During their trip to the US the team will also spend time with American troops and visit key sites like the White House and the Pentagon. But what’s going to be even more special is crossing that finish line.
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A short video of a very special day on Loch Tay, Perthshire, Scotland when the Allied Forces Foundation, consisting of veterans from the USA, Britain, Denmark and Georgia gathered to sample some Highland hospitality. Loch Tay is a 30 minute drive from Pitlochry. Read more
Take a look at Scotty Smiley, recent AFF Team member and Cateran Yomp participant, speaking to Team USA. Inspirational.
This is why we do what we do…
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Allied Forces Foundation (AFF) is an amazing charity that hosts events that brings together true heroes from multiple nations who served in recent conflicts and challenges them mentally and physically in order to facilitate their healing as a team. Read more
In extract from the British Embassy internal newsletter…
Allied Forces Foundation Takes on Cateran Yomp
On 11-12 June a small team from the British Defence Staff will support the Allied Forces Foundation (AFF) annual Cateran Yomp, in Perthshire, Scotland.
The AFF team includes amputees, individuals who are blind and others battling post-traumatic stress disorder – all sustained in the line of duty. The team will compete in a 22-, 36.5- or a challenging 54-mile hike in just 24 hours across the Scottish Highlands to renew self-confidence, re-establish self-esteem, and provide a focus for recovery and rehabilitation.
To support the team’s fundraising efforts, visit FirstGiving. You can also follow events on Facebook and Twitter.
Georgia’s Minister of Defence Tinatin Khidasheli met director of the Allied Forces Foundation Stuart Taylor (L). Photo by the Ministry of Defence of Georgia.
March 29, 2016 – Tbilisi, Georgia.
Georgia is exploring ways it can increase the support offered to wounded soldiers. Read more