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An RAF veteran from Horsham, completed a 17-mile wheelchair push last month. Dan Pelling was due to take part in the Brighton Marathon on 19 April to raise money for the RAF Benevolent Fund, the RAF's leading welfare charity.
For the past 100 years, the Fund has stood side by side with the RAF Family during its toughest times and the coronavirus pandemic is no exception. The welfare of our beneficiaries and staff have been and will continue to be at the forefront of all we do.
As the first female RAF Red Arrows pilot, Kirsty Murphy enjoyed applause and respect whenever she displayed. Behind the scenes however, Kirsty was struggling.
As we proudly celebrated our centenary last year, we vowed to continue to support the RAF Family, whenever they needed us. Through our work with various RAF sports teams, we are acutely aware that sport can have an incredibly positive impact on the morale and wellbeing of individuals.
The Queen's Colour Squadron shares many core values with the RAF Benevolent Fund and has a rich history of directly supporting its charitable endeavours. Most recently, this included a display the Fund's centenary campaign launch.
When RAF veteran Stanley Lavender suffered a stroke in 2014, he lost his independence. Now, he's encouraging others like him to ask for help should they find themselves in need. In this blog, he tells us how the RAF Benevolent Fund turned his life around.
Last month, BAE Systems Military Air & Information held their traditional Wacky Races competition, raising £90 for the RAF Benevolent Fund. Instructor Pilot, Colin McGregor, tells us more about the enjoyable event.
As we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the RAF Regiment, RAF Benevolent Fund Controller Air Vice-Marshal David Murray pays tribute to those who have served, and still serve, in his latest blog.
Steven Brereton Martin has spent 32 years of his life in the Royal Air Force, 29 of them serving with the RAF Regiment.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of the RAF Regiment and in this guest blog, Bill Espie tells us about his experience in Northern Ireland and the impact that being part of the RAF Regiment has had on his life.