Every ticket bought helps rebuild a life
When you take part in the Blind Veterans UK raffle, your tickets could provide blind ex-Service men and women with the rehabilitation, training, practical advice and emotional support they need to rebuild their lives.
Since 1915, Blind Veterans UK has been providing blind and vision-impaired veterans of all generations with the free services they need to lead full and independent lives. No matter when they served or how they lost their sight, blind veterans can receive lifetime support.
By entering our raffle, you could support blind veterans like Matt.
Blind veteran Matt fought in Italy during the Second World War, including the Battle of Monte Cassino.
VJ Day stands out in Matt’s memory because it was his 21st birthday. He says: “The news came through on my 21st birthday. We were out training and learning how to use the howitzer gun, a big cannon thing. Suddenly, the officer appeared and said, ‘They have surrendered. The war is over.’
Somebody pointed to me and said, ‘It’s his birthday!’ and the officer said, ‘Well, let’s give him a 21-gun salute.’ So we fired 21 rounds in my honour, and that’s something I’ve always been proud of.”
Matt will be celebrating his 101st birthday in August. Suffering from macular degeneration, he found it increasingly difficult to manage at home. Since receiving support from the charity, he has been provided with equipment that enlarges text, allowing him to continue reading personal documents. Visits from his support worker also mean a great deal to him.
Matt says, “There’s also someone who looks in on me to make sure I have everything I need.”
Thanks to your support, more blind veterans will have access to the equipment, training, and one-to-one support that helps rebuild lives.
