A series of short videos that includes the deeply personal story of a former serving Royal Marines Commando has been made for the Lympstone-based RMA – The Royal Marines Charity in its support of Alcohol Awareness Week (3rd – 9th July 2023) which theme this year is ‘Cost’.

The Veterans Trauma Network (VTN) is now called Op RESTORE: The Veterans Physical Health and Wellbeing Service.

Thirty-two former RM’s joined the trip, including instructors and support team members, some of whom now live in the French Alps and who gave up their time for free to ensure everyone got the most out of their time on the slopes. The group was split into two so each could enjoy a week-long session over the last fortnight of January.

Recently, with no money left to cover their immediate general needs having paid priority bills, Steve approached RMA – The Royal Marines Charity for some help and was awarded £1,000 grant. This is what he had to say.

Thirty two former RM’s joined the trip, including instructors and support team members, some of whom now live in the French Alps and who gave up their time for free to ensure everyone got the most out of their time on the slopes. The group was split into two so each could enjoy a week-long session over the last fortnight of January.

Taylor was medically discharged from the Royal Marines Commandos in 1998 following a heart attack. After being discharged, he found work in a homeless facility before deciding to re-train as a registered mental health nurse, going on to specialise in caring for dementia patents.

A former Royal Marines Commando from Milford Haven now working for Bluestone National Park Resort near Narberth was feeling immensely proud when RMA – The Royal Marines Charity handed over

Four voyages are available for Naval children. For those aged 12-15 there will be three trips, with another expedition planned for children aged 16-25.

What might seem a little thing to some, has really made great difference to Ralph and given him back his positive outlook on life.