Carla Schneider
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Fundraising for Supporting Wounded Veterans Ltd
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Skiing with Heroes is a charity which aims to take a group of wounded ex-soldiers for a week’s adaptive skiing every year in Klosters. The injuries range from double amputees, to the blind, to sufferers of severe post-traumatic stress disorder and any other life-changing injuries you can think of. As I have just returned from the inaugural trip which proved to be wildly successful it has become a cause close to my heart. Have a look at the bottom of the page for some of the comments that the veterans made on the trip as they sum it up better than I could (particularly the one about the chap who "had a boss time").
Now, to allow more soldiers to experience the joy of skiing we need, yep.....your money! So I have decided to cycle around London all night in June with some friends and we need your help to get some more soldiers out to Klosters next year. A 100km cycle in London isn't the hardest thing in the world but living with these injuries can be and a week in Klosters goes some way to healing their scars whether they be physical or mental.
Even a few francs will help us immensely so please spend 5 minutes tapping your debit card details into our justgiving page - your money really does go a long way.
Thank you so much
Carla
The veterans' comments:
..you have allowed me to put some demons to bed, and let me achieve a dream I NEVER thought might become a reality...remember we are all here to support SwH now, and I will help you in any way I can.
...I cannot put into words how grateful I am for all the hard work,compassion and effort..to know that there are those who have such drive and determination to give such support to us...is such a comfort.
...this little village has given me more in 1 week than the whole of the UK in all my life. I have slept through the night for the first time in 3 years ,and so much of my confidence has come back . It has been such a privilege,thank you for the opportunity. You have helped me in more ways than you can ever know. I will never be able to thank you all, but any way I can help, fund raising, anything, it would be an honour.
...You are all truly one of a kind, and a treasure to us vets.
.. you have genuinely big hearts ,and I feel privileged to have been invited out to Switzerland, and to call you my friends.
.. It's been an honour to get to know you , and I've been inspired by your vision to help others
..I never thought I would ne able to ski due to my injury, but you have made this possible. I will be forever grateful. If there is ANYTHING I can do to help...
...As a man of very few words, I would like to say you're boss,your charity is boss, and I've had a boss time. I can really hardly believe that I have skied. Thank you ,thank you, thank you . No charity has really ever helped me, but SWH has ,as you promised. I still can't believe it ....
.. you all deserve a damn good pat on the back....Please let me help out in the future.
..thank you for helping me to forget my problems for a while and you and the buddies making me feel loved and special.