Chris Cowley (Armed Forces Social Prescribing Link Worker) has arranged for a piper to come to Innovation House on the morning of Monday 11th November to commemorate Remembrance Day at Innovation House playing Flower of the Fields and join us in the act of remembrance.
DDHF will have a collection for the Soldiers, Sailors, Air Force Association (SSAFA), who along with Chris’ engagement have helped many Co Durham patients with various issues.
Here are a few examples of SSAFA’s work;
🏅 Re-roofed a veterans home
🏅 New patio for a veteran who kept falling over
🏅 Paid for veterans Gas and electricity
🏅 Purchased Disability scooter, fitted shed with power and ramp in garden
🏅 Purchased Riser Chair and Table for a veteran with ME
🏅 Repaired, taxed and paid for the MoT, for a veteran living isolated in Durham Dales
Chris also uses the Royal British Legion, Regimental Charities, RAF Benevolent Fund, Royal Navy and Royal Marines Charity, and various other charities who support veterans, their families and widows.