Dear all,

On April the 27th 2025 I will be running the London Marathon in aid of the Fantastic cause Style for Soldiers.

Style for Soldiers is a charity founded by Emma Willis MBE in response to the numerous casualties incurred in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2008, she began visiting patients at the Military Rehabilitation Hospital every two months, measuring them for a bespoke shirt as a gift of thanks for their bravery and sacrifice. 

As injured servicemen and women faced unwanted medical discharge from the military, Emma realised the need for smart, well-fitting clothing for interviews and formal occasions to help with confidence and morale, as dressing correctly was a fundamental part of military life and a new uniform was needed. She approached various English brands to assist and M&S have given over 750 suits, Russell & Bromley over 250 shoes, Burberry 200 Trench coats and scarves, Lock & Co Hatters 100's of hats, London Sock Company socks and Reiss suits and gifts for partners. The Style for Soldiers charity recognised the difficulty of being medically discharged and entering the civilian working world. They worked tirelessly to collaborate well with renowned household names, to support heroic servicemen and women, giving them the best opportunity of succeeding after their military career. 

Today, the Style for Soldiers reunion parties play perhaps the most crucial role in the charity's activities, bringing injured service personnel, their partners and children together from all over the UK and beyond for the most significant get-together. 

I attended The Christmas Reunion Party in 2024 which was held at The Savoy just before Christmas. Here, I met the injured men and women and their partners where I learnt from themselves the confidence and self-worth Style For Soldiers has brought to their lives is immense as they begin their integration back into the civilian world. 

It is imperative we must carry on to take care of the brave and people who fought for our country who continue to suffer from physical and mental problems. 

Any donations would be highly appreciated! Thank you.

Arthur.