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Charity No: 1075109
4th November 2010
The fantastic work of Shirts for Soldiers, which comes under the umbrella of The British Forces Foundation, has been highlighted in the media over recent months.
Financial times reporter Simon Brooke visited Headley Court Rehabilitation Centre while shirtmaker Emma Willis, the force behind Shirts for Soldiers, was busily at work.
Emma, who is more used to measuring up in her Jermyn Street store, started visiting the convalescing troops every couple of months after hearing injured servicemen and women being interviewed on the radio.
"I was very moved by their courage and sacrifice, and kept thinking about the programme, until the idea came to visit Headley Court and make a free shirt for as many people as possible," Emma told the Financial Times.
"We funded the first two trips, but I realised that I was going to be able to make lots of shirts, so I wrote to my customers and they gave generously."
To ensure the work of Shirts for Soldiers continues, Emma then turned to The British Forces Foundation for support and the Charity agreed to underwrite it.
Trooper Tom Lawler, 20, of Second Battalion the Yorkshire Regiment, who lost both his legs as the result of an IED, said: "Having something specially made for you that is great quality gives you self-confidence and improves your self-esteem.
"I'll wear my shirt on Friday - I'll be going out on my new legs for the first time, and I'll be walking tall."
When it comes to boosting morale and creating unforgettable experiences for our troops, The British Forces Foundation has always been at the forefront. We understand that every gathering deserves a touch of magic and we are here to make it happen smoothly and effortlessly. Read our testimonials.
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