Scotty’s Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved military children and young people, has released new figures showing that each year approximately 2,100 children experience the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces. In the lead up to Armed Forces Day, we have released a …
On the 9th of September 2016, LNN Thomas Bovington died from an undiagnosed genetic heart condition. The 29-year-old Leading Naval Nurse and his wife, Vicky, had two children, Elizabeth and Isabelle, with whom he shared his passion for the outdoors. At the time of his death, Elizabeth was two years …
On the 22nd of November 2021, 42-year-old Sgt Thomas Pike died from health complications caused by COVID-19. His children, Isabella, Oliver and Evie, were 10, 8 and 3. Their dad, an Aircraft Engineer who served at RAF Coningsby, was known for his love of rugby, Star Wars and, above all, his family. …
RAF veteran and Cisco Project Manager Mat Poole has set a blistering new record for Scotty’s May Marathon. The event is a staple challenge for the charity, with participants walking or running 26.2 miles over as many days as each supporter needs. But this year, Mat completed the entirety of the …
Brooke Scott was only seven months old when her dad, Corporal Lee Scott of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan. In the aftermath of Lee’s devastating death, Brooke’s mum, Nikki Scott, set up Scotty’s Little Soldiers in his memory. The charity’s mission? To …
Brooke Scott was only seven months old when her dad, Corporal Lee Scott of the 2nd Royal Tank Regiment, was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan. In the aftermath of Lee’s devastating death, Brooke’s mum, Nikki Scott, set up Scotty’s Little Soldiers in his memory. The charity’s mission? To …
