Neil Henry Hyde is fundraising for Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society (COMBAT STRESS)

The Battlegames Combat Stress Appeal

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Raising money for

Ex-Services Mental Welfare Society (COMBAT STRESS)

Charity Registration No. 206002

Combat Stress is the leading charity specialising in the care of British Veterans who have been profoundly traumatised by harrowing experiences during their Service career.

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Neil Henry Hyde

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14/02/2010

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Raised: 74%

Target: £5,000.00
Raised so far: £3,719.89

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My story

Thanks for visiting
the Battlegames Combat Stress Appeal page

When I was a small boy, I can remember my father, who served in the Fleet Air Arm during WWII, suffering great distress when he recalled incidents from his wartime experience. Many of us, I'm sure, know of other individuals whose scars may not be visible, but who suffer nonetheless. Only comparatively recently have the armed services begun to properly understand the long-term psychological effects of active duty, instituting 'decompression' either in, or close to, the theatre of operations for personnel about to end their tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Many thousands of our service men and women from less recent conflicts have been effectively left to fend for themselves, relying overwhelmingly on the voluntary help offered by charities like Combat Stress. Please help them to help the men and women who have served on our behalf in dangerous places and situations, often in extremely difficult and harrowing peacekeeping operations such as Bosnia, whatever their rank, job or arm of the services.

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor me: COMBAT STRESS gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation. Donations of any amount are welcome, whether just a Pound or two, or more if you can afford it. Every little helps. You can also just put your initials or "Anonymous" in the name box if you prefer.

UPDATE 30TH JANUARY 2009
The Appeal has proved so successful (we've smashed my original fundraising target of £1,000) that I have decided to continue our fundraising efforts for at least another 12 months, so we have extended the deadline to February 14th (Valentine's Day) 2010 and increased our target to £5,000 -- and we're already halfway there! You can also now make donations using PayPal -- just click on the button to donate and then follow the simple instructions.

Huge thanks to everyone who has already donated so generously, and to those of you who continue to do so. Whether or not you're a Battlegames reader, all donations are most welcome.

Henry Hyde
Editor, Battlegames magazine

P.S. Find out more about the Combat Stress charity here.

	On Behalf of Meeples & Miniatures podcast, in support of a fantastic charity Donation by Neil Shuck 04/11/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Bill Braham 03/11/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Donation by David Scott 01/11/09	£5.00
	Donation by Anonymous 27/10/09	£10.00
	Donation by Gerard Donohoe 27/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Douglas McMillan 27/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by shaun travers 27/10/09	£3.00
	Donation by Anonymous 27/10/09	£3.00
	Donation by Barry Scarlett 27/10/09
	Donation by Christophe Bedeaux 27/10/09	£5.00
	Donation by Michel Van Der Straeten 26/10/09	£5.00
	Donation by Tim Beresford 26/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	In honor of SFC Jared Monti US Army. He gave his last full measure in Afghanistan. Awarded Medal of Honor (P) 17 Sep 09 Donation by Major RC 18/09/09	£50.00
	More funds raised by TooFatLardies. Keep up the good work Henry. Donation by Richard Clarke 03/09/09	£27.00 + £7.62 Gift Aid
	Donation from TooFatLardies thanks to purchasers of Through the Mud and the Blood. Thanks to all who helped make this possible. Donation by Richard Clarke 31/07/09	£31.00 + £8.74 Gift Aid
	In honor of your sacrifice Donation by Randy Collins 16/07/09	£100.00
	A donation from TooFatLardies Donation by Richard Clarke 01/07/09	£29.00 + £8.18 Gift Aid
	on behalf of SpencerSmithMiniatures Donation by Peter Johnstone 31/05/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Time to serve those who serve Donation by Randy Collins 21/05/09	£27.00
	On behalf of the Lincombe Barn Wargames Society Donation by Andrew Clements 18/05/09	£30.00
	for the Lardies Donation by Timothy Burke 30/04/09	£10.00
	More from TooFatLardies Donation by Lardy Rich 30/04/09	£47.00 + £13.26 Gift Aid
	Arma Pacis Fulcra Donation by Benjamin William Champley Waterhouse 21/04/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	Keep up the good work Henry! Donation by Lardy Rich 30/03/09	£117.00 + £33.00 Gift Aid
	In lieu of payment to TooFatLardies Donation by JimC 15/03/09	£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid
	A very important cause, thankyou for bringing it to our attention Henry! Donation by Joshua Burnstone 14/03/09	£25.00
	TooFatLardies-The Dutch Branch Donation by Michel 12/03/09	£5.00
	TooFatLardies Donation by David Jackson 12/03/09	£5.00
	From an American Vet: Thanks Donation by Randy Collins 11/03/09	£50.00
	Too Fat Lardies Donation by Laffe 11/03/09	£5.00

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* Total raised online:	£1,802.00
Offline donations:	£1,917.89
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£372.03

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