On 14 February, a group of us will be taking part in a sponsored abseil. We are not doing this for the challenge. We are doing it for Rob, and for every veteran and family who should never have been left to struggle alone.

Rob was a veteran.

He served this country for 10 years.

He was proud of his service and deeply affected by what he carried home.

When Rob needed support the most, the systems meant to protect him did not respond in time.

Losing Rob broke our family.

But it also lit a fire.

Rob’s death must mean something.

His name must stand for change.

His story must help save lives.

That is why Rob’s Army and Rob’s Watch Recognise Respond Refer exist.

After a group of determined veterans walked Rob’s name to the heart of government, real change began. I met with the Veterans Minister at Whitehall. Rob’s story was heard. Serious conversations took place. Positive steps are already in motion.

This is not the end.

It is the beginning.

The funds raised through this abseil will support Rob’s Watch, which focuses on action not words.

We recognise veterans and families living with mTBI trauma and invisible injury.

We respond early with understanding and urgency.

We refer safely and effectively so no one is pushed aside or passed around.

Rob’s Watch also gives a voice to families who have lost loved ones through suicide or third party involvement, when silence has caused harm for too long.

This work is about awareness, upskilling frontline staff, and building clear referral pathways that actually work.

There will be no hidden voices anymore.

We will not stop until the right systems are in place.

If you can donate, thank you.

If you can share, that matters just as much.

Rob served his country.

Now we serve his legacy.