06/07/17
Thanks to the generosity and donations from our generous supporters including local & national companies, The Royal Marines Charity has been able to deliver one of the biggest and most ambitious projects it has ever undertaken. This week we were delighted to be able to give the Eaglesham fa... Read more »
05/07/17
June 12th, 2016 started out as just another day for former Royal Marine and Canadian native Josh Pelland. It was on this day that Josh sustained a 20m fall, during a climb at Smoke Bluffs Park, Alberta. The accident left Josh severely injured and paralysed from the chest down. He was referred... Read more »
RMCTF’s support of retired Royal Marines in grants is administered through our sister Corps organisation the Royal Marines Association, which has membership branches across the country to encourage mutual support as well as fundraising. Grants are made to a whole range of veterans who have ser... Read more »
Three years ago, Corporal Phil Eaglesham contracted an illness known as Q Fever (Helmand Fever) whilst on tour in Afghanistan. Q Fever is an illness which is caused by a bacteria that comes from animals and develops into spores, which are then inhaled. Although the infection has now been treated the... Read more »
During a mortar attack in 16 Sep 2010 whilst WO2 Jason Burns was serving with 30 Commando, he tripped over plastic flooring as he hurried to reach his CBA and helmet. He fell awkwardly on equipment which damaged his L3/L4/L5 vertebrae. His pain has been increasing and can no longer be controlled by... Read more »
Jon White was injured by an IED 3 ½ years ago while serving as a Captain with 40 Commando Royal Marines on Op HERRICK in Afghanistan, and as a consequence lost both legs above the knee and his right arm at his elbow. But he has a high level of skill and physical fitness which allows him... Read more »
"The injuries I sustained in Afghanistan changed my life....but they do not define it. The skills and qualities that I have learnt in the military is what got me to where I am today. I hope to use the knowledge and experience I have gained since that fateful day to continue down the path I am o... Read more »
