For Pru Jeffers, the May Marathon isn’t just a way to support Scotty’s Little Soldiers. It’s a way to give back to the charity that supports her children, 13-year-old Alfie and 12-year-old Lily. In 2019, Alfie and Lily’s dad, Royal Navy Leading Hand Simon Jeffers, died by suicide. He was 45 years …
Scotty’s May Marathon is returning for the seventh year running! The event, which sees participants complete a marathon distance of 26.2 miles over the course of May, has been a charity staple since 2017, and is a brilliant way for anyone and everyone to raise money for bereaved military children. …
“I think Scotty’s is a charity that everyone in the Forces can relate to, as we all either know someone who has died or we know someone who knows someone. I just wanted to help in whatever way I could.” When 31-year-old Sgt David Mathieson of the Royal Regiment of Scotland came up with the idea to …
Mother's Day can be a challenging time for anyone who has experienced the death of their mum, especially children and young people. As stores fill up with cards and gifts especially for the occasion, it can be a painful reminder of their grief, Coping with bereavement is a complex process, and the …
When Nikki Scott created military charity, Scotty’s Little Soldiers following the death of her husband, she had only one thing in mind: to make sure no bereaved military child or young person felt alone or forgotten. Over a decade later, Scotty’s supports more than 600 bereaved military families, …
Raising money for a charity is one of the most rewarding things you can do. Testing yourself, having fun and raising awareness for a good cause all at the same time – what could be better?! At Scotty’s Little Soldiers, we love seeing our supporters take on all kinds of challenges for bereaved …
