The death of a parent is a hugely stressful life event for bereaved children. Military children often face additional stressors, such as being forced to relocate and becoming disconnected from their military community and friendship group. The stress and grief faced by bereaved military children …
Lexie Pallett was 11 years old when her dad, Sergeant Oliver Pallett, died by suicide. He served in the RAF for 22 years, during which time he had completed multiple tours in Iraq and Afghanistan. He was an accomplished aircraft technician and served on the VC10, Herc, Voyager and A400. “My dad …
Introducing a new partner to your child/children after they have experienced the death of a parent can be a daunting and difficult situation. Your child may have mixed feelings about your new relationship, such as anger, jealousy, confusion, or guilt. They may feel that you are replacing their …
“We pushed ourselves to the limit to support bereaved military children.” James Fulton and his team at Mace have gone above and beyond in their recent fundraising efforts, taking on the Mace Holdfast Challenge at Rutland Water on the 10th of July 2024. This wasn't just any fundraising event – it …
Lots of people say mountain climbing makes them feel like a superhero, so why not look the part, too? On the 18th of May, the Yorkshire Marvels - made up of Maverick Davies and Wayne Self, along with their friends Wayne Forst, Glen Jarman and John Sherry - are scaling Ben Nevis, the tallest …
A group of eight young people, aged between 13 and 19 years, all bereaved of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces, visited Mrs Murty, wife of the Prime Minister, at No. 10 Downing Street to discuss their ideas to make a positive change within the education system. The young adults are …
