Veterans' stories
We've helped thousands of blind veterans to rebuild their lives. And every one of them has a story to tell.
Some of our veterans are young men and women, struggling to find a new purpose in life after their military career came to an abrupt end. Others are older, trying to navigate the isolation of sight loss as partners pass away and children leave home. Some of our beneficiaries were blinded in conflict, while others lost their vision in later life through age-related illnesses. There are as many different stories as there are blind veterans.
On this page, you'll find stories that can be shocking, tragic and heartbreaking. But they're also moving, inspirational and important to hear.
Meet our veterans
Simon
Simon was a young man in the prime of his service career when he was hit by a sniper's bullet in Iraq in 2006.
He lost his left eye and was left with only 20 per cent vision in his right. Struggling to rebuild his life and adjust to his sight loss, Simon turned to Blind Veterans UK.
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Ken's story
Ken was isolated after he lost his sight and his wife died. But meeting our volunteer, Liam, changed his life.
Chris's story
Chris was a young dad at the height of his career when he was blinded on duty. See how he turned his life around.
Eddie's story
When D-Day veteran Eddie lost his sight, we gave him the support and equipment he needed to enjoy life again.
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How we help veterans
Find out how we help ex-Servicemen and women turn their lives around.
News and stories
Find out about what's happening across our charity, and learn more about our veterans, fundraisers and partners.
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