Armed Forces Month 2026
Commemorate and celebrate our forces past and present.
June is a significant month for our blind veterans and the wider military community.
The 6 June marks the anniversary of the Normandy Landings - better known as D-Day - an historic operation that saw the Allied Forces mount the largest seaborne invasion in history, resulting in the liberation of France and ultimately changing the course of the Second World War. We are proud to have supported many D-Day veterans across the decades.
The 14 June is the anniversary of the end of the Falklands War - the first military action since the Second World War that utilised all elements of the Armed Forces and left some of those involved in need of our support.
Armed Forces Month draws to a close with National Reserves Day (24 June) and National Armed Forces Day (27 June) - there's no better time than June to honour and celebrate the sacrifices and dedication of our forces and their families past and present while raising vital funds to support our blind veterans.
Rob's story
At just 23 – just weeks after landing in Afghanistan – Rob’s world was turned upside down when an horrific explosion caused multiple injuries to his head and face, destroying both his eyes.
“I went from being a frontline soldier to having to hold someone's hand to walk down the street. I became socially isolated and unable to do things for myself. Having my independence taken away from me was crushing and demoralising."
With our help, Rob learnt the skills he needed to live independently.
He gradually become more active, venturing out by himself and accomplishing day-to-day tasks. Now a father, he loves that his kids can see him doing things for himself and he can be strong role model for them.
“Being a parent would have been a lot harder without the training I received from Blind Veterans UK - none of the other support programmes I was offered came close. I don't know where I'd be now without them”
Commemorate and celebrate with us!
If you or your organisation are looking for ways to commemorate and celebrate key dates in the military calendar, while also raising vital funds to support brave veterans like Rob, why not take a look at the following ideas. We will provide resources and support to help make your activity a success.
- Plan a war memorial walk.
- Organise a military themed dinner.
- Mark 44 years since the end of the Falklands War and plan a run. Run 44km alone - or work together - to cover the distance during the month of June.
- Organise a collection - approach your local place of worship, supermarket or local authority for a street collection.
- Sign up to Gift a Wreath and start fundraising in June.
- Plan a street party, afternoon tea or break room Brew Up and raise a glass (or mug) to toast our forces.
- Organise a 1940’s themed Dress Up or Tea Dance.
- Hold a quiz night at your local pub.
- Go a step further - quite literally! Sign up for a challenge event or organise your own Boot Camp. Start fundraising in June as a show of support.
Become a military sight loss champion
We are launching a new scheme and are looking for proactive Service personnel and Cadet Forces to become our 'military sight loss champions' and make a real difference to the lives of vision-impaired veterans.
More ways to get involved
Give me some ideas
Do you want to help us raise money, but aren't sure what to do? Get some inspiration from our fundraising ideas.
Gift a wreath
Gift a wreath so that blind veterans can be a part of Remembrance in their own communities.
Planning to remember
Plan an activity or event to ensure the fallen and those left behind are not forgotten.
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