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The brave and charitable men and women who support, and have been supported by, SSAFA.
We are very thankful that we have these stories to share, and are immensely proud of these individuals who call themselves SSAFA supporters.
If you have a SSAFA story to share, whether about a fantastic fundraising event you've taken part in, or about how SSAFA has helped you, then please email our Case Study team at case.study@ssafa.org.uk.
More than 30 former HMS Gloucester shipmates reunited for a two‑day Nottinghamshire SSAFA‑sponsored event to commemorate the 35th anniversary of the Gulf War, celebrating the occasion with festivities and long‑awaited reconnections after decades apart.
Mandy Small, who proudly served 12 years in the RAF Police, is running the London Marathon on 26th April 2026 as a thank you to SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity for supporting her and her son, Jamie, after the devastating loss of her husband.
SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity is proud to announce the launch of its Brighter Future campaign, tackling isolation and improving the well-being of serving personnel, veterans and their families.
A huge thank you to all the staff and residents at Sanctuary Supported Living in Scarborough who so generously supported SSAFA with some incredible fundraising.
A proud soldier who struggled with life on 'civvy street', Lee's life was transformed when he was put into contact with a SSAFA Mentor.
Life deteriorated for single mother Jacqui after she left the military, but a SSAFA caseworker helped her find her feet and get back into control.
Jas was one of many Gurkha veterans feeling isolated in his retirement, but SSAFA helped them reconnect with their friends and families.