Official Twitter of Scotty’s Little Soldiers – supporting bereaved military children and young people (age 0-25)
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🎥We are honoured to share a conversation between our Global Ambassador, the #DukeOfSussex, and our founder, Nikki Scott. They discuss the moment Nikki told her son that his dad had been killed.
WATCH THE INTERVIEW: bit.ly/4eGglEM
#PrinceHarry #ArmedForcesDay
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Royal Fusilier Lee Rigby's son is raising funds to honour his dad on the 10th anniversary of his death. We'd be really grateful if you could help spread the word. @piersmorgan
Read more: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
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#PrinceHarry spends the afternoon with our Members! 🎉
"It was an honour to meet so many of the wonderful families Scotty’s Little Soldiers supports. I am a huge supporter of their work, and very proud to be their first Global Ambassador.”
Read more: bit.ly/3UPT5My
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Happy 40th Birthday to our Global Ambassador, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex!
Your passion for our mission & the genuine care you show our members makes such a positive difference in the lives of bereaved military children.
From all of us at Scotty’s, have a wonderful day! 💛🖤
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Did you see Prince Harry's Christmas message for our Members? Their reactions were just amazing and we can't thank Prince Harry enough for helping bereaved military children to smile again, and kicking off our Christmas Party yesterday!
Watch: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
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Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, has written a letter to offer his support to our Scotty Members and Springboarders this Remembrance, at what can be a proud but emotional time for bereaved military children and young people.
Read more: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
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Guess who is behind this costume and has recorded a very special message for Scotty's members.
Click here to find out: ow.ly/HgNz50LSt5h
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Such a fantastic afternoon with Prince Harry!
Prince Harry has made a surprise visit to @CorporalScotty
Harry joined in games and listened to the experiences of young people
Find out more ➡️ brnw.ch/21wJEHT
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Today on Remembrance Sunday our members have received a very special letter from Prince Harry.
Click to find out more: ow.ly/ecmb50LBM2b
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"Hi, my name is Ben. My dad was serving in the Army & was killed in Afghanistan when I was a tiny baby. I attended the National Remembrance parade with Scotty's. I was so proud to lay the wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of all our Members."
#NovembertoRemember #remembrance
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🌟Thursday was a day filled with laughter, heartfelt conversations, and unforgettable moments, as #PrinceHarry, engaged with our brave Scotty Members and the dedicated Scotty’s Council.
🎥Watch our recap video: bit.ly/3QG7lFf
#BereavedMilitaryChildren #ScottysCouncil
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Yayyy Scotty’s! #LestWeForget2023 #RememberanceSunday
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Who was watching? #LestWeForget2023 #RememberanceSunday
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Mark Harding was shot in 2010 while serving in Afghanistan. He was paralysed from the neck down. 13 years later, despite being told he'd never walk again, he will walk 1000 miles across the UK, to support bereaved military children & young people.
Read: ow.ly/GYJj50OfAcM
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Isabelle, 8, is the youngest Scotty Member marching in the National Parade of Remembrance in London today. She is remembering her daddy, Leading Naval Nurse Thomas Bovington.
Read her story here: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
#lestweforget2023 #RemembranceSunday
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Thank you so much to everyone for supporting Jack Rigby's fundraiser. Jack has now raised over £30K.
Jack said: "Thanks to everyone who has donated. I think my dad would be really pleased if he knew we were raising all this money in his memory."
Read: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
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The Duke has been involved with Scotty's since 2017, and we recently asked him to be our first-ever Global Ambassador. Having been bereaved as a child and having served in the British Armed Forces, Prince Harry truly understands the challenges faced by bereaved military children.
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What an amazing weekend with our Scotty Members 💛
Make a difference to the life of a bereaved military child and help us find future events and support.
Donate now: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/
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Scotty Member Jack is so grateful for every penny that has been donated, and for the outpouring of support at such a challenging time.
Support Jack's fundraiser: scottyslittlesoldiers.enthus…
@DailyMirror
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“It’s amazing knowing someone as important as Prince Harry has reached out to us. To know he’s thinking about us and our parents means a lot. I feel able to relate to him as he understands what we have been through.” – Scotty Member, Georgia Paterson, 14
scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
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Insightful, Fun, Powerful, Exciting and Memorable — just a few of the words our Scotty Members used to describe their unforgettable afternoon with Prince Harry. 🌟
LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4bShcA3
#ScottysLittleSoldiers #PrinceHarry #InspiringYouth #MilitaryFamilies
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We will have 82 marching in today’s National Parade of #Remembrance at the Cenotaph, including 46 Scotty Members, all who will be remembering their military hero 💛 watch for the yellow and black scarves and show them support, today is an emotional day. #LestWeForget2023
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“My son has just had his last session with Scotty's. The difference in the last 7 months is amazing, gone is the angry young man with no self-confidence. Thank you for everything.”
Help us support more children and transform lives: bit.ly/3RUFb9R
#MilitaryFamilies
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Scotty Member Isabelle had a memorable moment when she presented #PrinceHarry with some gifts at our event earlier this month! 🎁
"I gave him a little present - a tiny Prince Harry made out of Lego!"
Learn more: bit.ly/4bShcA3
#MilitaryFamilies #ScottyFamilies
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Thank you @VanityFair
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Royal Fusilier Lee Rigby's son is raising funds to honour his dad on the 10th anniversary of his death. Help Jack raise 10k.
“I want to raise £1000 for every year my dad has been gone and would love to raise £10k for the 10th anniversary".
Support Jack: ow.ly/wgwK50Op13E
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“It’s comforting to know Prince Harry understands how we feel & cares about us. It was great to receive the letter. Remembrance is a difficult time & being with Scotty’s helps me & the other members know people are there for us.” – Samuel Hall, 14
Read: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
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During his recent visit, #PrinceHarry dedicated time to a discussion with 9 members of our #ScottysCouncil.
They shared their experiences of growing up without a parent, & the crucial support they receive from Scotty's.
Read more: bit.ly/3UPT5My
#MilitaryFamilies
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As May draws to a close, we reflect on a month filled with BIG moments for Scotty’s. One of the key highlights was the privilege of hosting our Global Ambassador, Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, at a special event for our Scotty Members.
Learn more: bit.ly/3UPT5My
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📸 A Moment of Solidarity
This photo of our Global Ambassador, the #DukeOfSussex, hugging our founder, Nikki symbolises the incredible support #PrinceHarry brings to Scotty's.
Have you watched their conversation? bit.ly/4eGglEM
#FromGriefToGrowth #ArmedForcesDay
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Today is the 12th anniversary of the death of Corporal Lee Scott, the husband of charity founder Nikki Scott. He was killed in action in Afghanistan in 2009. We celebrate the life of the man who inspired the work we do every single day to support bereaved #BritishForces children.
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🎉 What an incredible day in London on 9th May with our Global Ambassador Prince Harry! A huge thank you to @FourSeason, Park Lane for providing a great venue and for going out of their way to accommodate us.
Learn more: bit.ly/4bShcA3
#PrinceHarry #MilitaryFamily
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A huge thank you to @NewHopeClub for performing at the Scotty's Little Soldiers Xmas Party. scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk
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🌟 #PrinceHarry joined us at a Scotty's Little Soldiers event last Thursday🎉
#Scottys Founder, Nikki shared, "It was amazing to see all the smiles in the room when Prince Harry walked through the door.”
LEARN MORE: bit.ly/4bShcA3
#MilitaryFamilies #TheDukeOfSussex
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At Scotty's, we think it's so important to remove the stigma around talking about grief and bereavement. Thank you to @Telegraph
telegraph.co.uk/royal-family…
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Every child in a yellow & black scarf in the Remembrance parade is a bereaved military child who has experienced the death of a parent who served.
Every day is Remembrance Day for a bereaved military child.
scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/
#WeWillRememberThem #RemembranceSunday @BBCOne
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Our Scotty’s Christmas Party official video will be out later this week, but for now here’s a sneak peek of the fun! What a wonderful day for our Scotty Members 💛
Thank you to @VeteransFdn @TNLComFund @Soldierscharity @RNRMC @RAFBF for providing funding.
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"I find times like Remembrance harder than I used to, but it also feels more important now. I want to make sure people always remember my dad."
Logan's dad, PTE Daniel Prior, was fatally wounded in Afghanistan in 2011. scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
#remembrancesunday #LestWeForget
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A proud moment for Scotty’s 💛 #RemembranceSunday
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Watch the reaction from #ScottyCouncilMember Joshua after an inspiring conversation with #PrinceHarry. 🌟 The Duke of Sussex took time to discuss the challenges & resilience of growing up without a parent.
👉Read more: bit.ly/4bShcA3
#MilitaryFamilies #Bereavement
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Meet Millie, 19, and Morgan, 17, who are remembering their dad LCPL George Davey who served in the Royal Anglian Regiment & was killed in Afghan in 2007.
To their right is Lola, 20, who is remembering her dad, Cpl Peter Armour who was killed in Oman in 2005 while on operations.
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Thank you for your donation 💛 we're so grateful for your support for our mission to support bereaved military children.
Was also inspired to donate after watching the clip with #PrinceHarry. Wishing all the kids and families a Merry Christmas 🎄
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"Hi, my name is Jack. My dad was serving in the Army when he was murdered. I miss him very much. Scotty's has supported me and given me friends that understand. I love Scottys that much that I named my dog Scotty after the charity."
#NovembertoRemember #Remembrance
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Please help us to spread the word so that Scotty's can help all of the children our fallen heroes leave behind.
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Nikki shares her incredible trip to #Texas where she was invited by the US @PointsofLight to speak about her journey as an Army widow and founder of Scotty's.💛🖤
Watch the latest SitRep in full: bit.ly/4bI2f2S
#ArmyWidow #TexasTrip #RaisingAwareness #CharityWork
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Remembrance is a special time for our Members to come together in memory of their heroes. There can be sad moments, but also laughter-filled gems, like when Scotty Member Kaiden (12) had a floss-off with a veteran ahead of the National Parade of Remembrance.
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At Scotty’s, we often hear how bereaved military children can feel alone in their grief. People wearing a poppy & observing a 2-minute silence during Remembrance reassures them that the country honours the sacrifice of their parent.
Pledge your support: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
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'He Didn't Die for Nothing'
This #ArmedForcesDay, we honour & remember the legacies of those who have served. #PrinceHarry and Nikki discuss the importance of keeping memories alive.
Watch the full conversation 👉🏼 bit.ly/4eGglEM
#FromGriefToGrowth #ArmedForcesDay
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Thank you @hellomag hellomagazine.com/royalty/50…
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"A lot of people might not think about someone like my dad, who died by suicide. Remembrance isn’t just about remembering the past, it’s about remembering all the people who are dying now, too." – Scotty Member Austen, 13
Read his story: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
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🎥 #PrinceHarry asks Nikki the question: was Scotty's created out of grief or hope? Nikki reflects on the early days of the charity and how it has become her life's work.
WATCH THE FULL CONVERSATION NOW: bit.ly/4eGglEM
#FromGriefToGrowth #MilitaryFamilies
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Keep a look out for our amazingly brave bereaved Service Children during the parade this morning on BBC One. #WeWillRememberThem
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Thank you so much for your support!
Lovely to see #ScottysLittleSoldiers on #Archewell website. They are an amazing charity that deserves all the publicity and support. They have chosen Prince Harry to be their global ambassador .
#PrinceHarry
#RememberanceDay
@NikkiScottSLS @CorporalScotty
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🎥 #PrinceHarry shares his own experiences with grief and discusses the importance of steady growth and strong foundations to ensure long-term support for bereaved military families. 🖤💛
Watch the full conversation: bit.ly/4eGglEM
#FromGriefToGrowth #ArmedForcesDay
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A huge thank you to @PoppyCabs for their amazing support today. Every year they help us to get our bereaved military families safely across London for the National Parade of Remembrance. It’s a huge help on what can be a very difficult and emotional day 💛
#lestweforget2023
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This #FathersDay, we honour the resilience of bereaved military children.💛
“I don't remember anything about my dad as I was only a baby when he died, but what an amazing man I've been told he was!”
Read Brooke's story: bit.ly/3RrpJBS
#MilitaryFamilies #Bereavement
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A big thank you to @NewHopeClub @simongregson123 & @oliverproudlock for raising lots of smiles at the Scotty's Little Soldiers Xmas party 👍
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Our Members had the opportunity to talk & access support during Remembrance Weekend, but there was also time for laughs! Isabelle (8) was the youngest child at Scotty's Remembrance Weekend Event, and loved being at the Festival of Remembrance.
Read: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
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Huge thanks to @piersmorgan for his £15k personal donation, which was kindly received last week. As we enter another national lockdown the demand for services provided by charities like Scotty's will increase, so your support is invaluable. Thank you. scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
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Who’s watching @PoppyLegion Festival of Remembrance? Nikki’s been backstage all day supporting our brave Scotty Members and Springboarders taking part in tonight’s performance. A proud moment for Scotty’s 💛 give them an extra clap if you’re watching! #FestivalofRemembrance
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Always a proud sight 💛 well done to all our bereaved military families marching! #LestWeForget2023
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"Hi, my name is George. My dad was serving in the RAF when he died. This is a photo of me holding a picture of him. I miss him very much. Scotty's help me not feel so sad."
#RAF #armedforces #bereavement
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See the response from #ScottyCouncil Member Molly following a conversation with #PrinceHarry where they discussed the profound impact of the death a parent and the incredible strength it takes to move forward.
👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4bShcA3
#MilitaryFamilies
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Want to know how you can make a difference to the life of a bereaved #military child?
It's easy and it won't cost you a penny! Take the pledge to support bereaved British Forces children and young people now. Click here: ow.ly/ouqs50LN2Hj
#grief #bereavement
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Our Scotty Families are ready for the @PoppyLegion Festival of #Remembrance - it’s always an emotional watch. Even more so knowing we have Scotty Members and their families taking part. Who will be watching on BBC1 tonight? Watch out for the yellow and black scarves 💛
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Last month, Scotty’s Little Soldiers was able to offer 147 bereaved military families a much-needed respite break.
It’s all about creating special moments and supporting our bereaved military families when they need it most. 💛
#RespiteBreaks #MilitaryFamilies #SafeHaven
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Our Scotty Members and their families are on the way! Thank you to @RailDeliveryGrp for providing train tickets for Scotty’s Remembrance Weekend for our bereaved military families! Here’s Scotty Members Isabelle, Jayden, Jamie, Amelia, Theo and Kaiden #remembrance #remembranceday
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Meet 18-year-old Springboarder Chloe who joins Scotty’s #Remembrance Weekend for the first time this year, she let us know what she thought before the @PoppyLegion Festival of Remembrance at the @RoyalAlbertHall. She’s remembering her step-dad Nathan Shimwell 💛 #LestWeForget
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At 11am, on the 11th of November, when you take the two minute silence in tribute to our fallen heroes. Please, take a moment to remember the bereaved military children and young people left behind. We will remember them.
#RemembranceDay #LestWeForget #WeWillRememberThem
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Huge thanks to everyone who got involved with the #HappyFathersDayPrinceHarry campaign. Your generosity has raised over £3,700 to help support bereaved British Forces children 🙏
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Scotty Member Ruby, 11, wore her Scotty Medal at school when she was asked to lay a wreath on behalf of all the students during their #Remembrance Day Parade in memory of her dad, Cpl David Eames, who died in Sept 2022. Thanks to everyone who supported our Medal Crowdfunder.
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Did you see Elizabeth & Isabelle sharing their story on @BBCNews this morning?
In this video, the girls share their memories of their dad & how they keep his spirit alive.
WATCH THE FULL VIDEO NOW: lnkd.in/gtk7PTRM
#SupportOurHeroes #BereavedChildren #ArmedForcesDay
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My dad was killed in action.
This is what Remembrance means to me.
14-year-old Ben O’Donnell was just a baby when his dad, WO2 Gary O'Donnell, was killed in action while on tour in Afghanistan.
Read Ben's story: ow.ly/6oyP50LBw8R
#RemembranceSunday #remembrance
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"Taking part in the parade made me feel really proud to represent my dad & honour his sacrifice." - Lennon (13)
This #Remembrance, 46 bereaved military children & young people gathered in London to march in memory of their hero.
Read: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
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Look out for Scotty Member Lennon and his mum Carla chatting to Sophie Raworth on @BBCOne at midday.
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Thank you @SkyNews news.sky.com/story/prince-ha…
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Huge thank you to @PoppyCabs for getting our Scotty Members safely to the Cenotaph today for the National Parade of Remembrance. #RemembranceSunday
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🎥 “If I could say one more thing to Daddy, I would say I love him and I miss him.”
Help support bereaved military children like the Pike family.
👉 WATCH THE FULL FILM NOW: bit.ly/armedforcesdaysocial
#SupportOurHeroes #ArmedForcesDay
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Thank you for all who have donated 💛
You can’t help but smile along with the kids as they watched 🥰 . Have asked my family to donate to @CorporalScotty instead of buying me any presents for both my birthday and Christmas and I will be making a personal donation too .Thank you for all you do for these kids ❤️
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The Scotty Team have been hard at work welcoming our Scotty Families to London. #RemembanceDay
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🎥 'My One Regret' 🎥
#PrinceHarry and Nikki discuss the challenging moments of dealing with death and the lingering feelings of denial.
WATCH NOW IN FULL: bit.ly/4eGglEM
#FromGriefToGrowth #MilitaryFamilies #BereavementSupport
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Our Scotty Members are proudly wearing their poppies, Scotty’s scarves and the medals of their hero 💛 Scotty Member Cooper shows off the Scotty’s Remembrance Pack which was sent to all of our Members. Thank you to Lest We Forget for making Scotty’s Remembrance weekend possible!
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"Hi, my name is Jamie. My dad was serving in the Army when he was killed in Afghanistan. I was only 2 years old at the time. I love Scotty's because they never forget me."
#NovembertoRemember #remembrance
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Today, 55 Scotty Members & their parents will march with Scotty's Little Soldiers in the national #Remembrance parade. Tune in to @BBCOne to watch the parade & support Scotty's.
Visit: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/
Thanks Lest We Forget, @PoppyCabs @RailDeliveryGrp & @PoppyLegion
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Remembrance Weekend roundup from Nikki and a big thank you to Lest We Forget, @PoppyCabs @RailDeliveryGrp 💛 #LestWeForget2023
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🎥 We had quite the adventure in May, stepping out of the office for the day and a surprise visit from #PrinceHarry to our Members and Springboarders. Don’t miss out!
Watch the full episode now ➡️ bit.ly/3xceIgY
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#BreakingNews Piers Morgan to appear on ITV’s Who Wants to be a Millionaire? To raise funds for Scotty’s Little Soldiers...
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Lennon, 13, was just one when his dad, Cpl Mark Palin, was killed in action in Afghanistan. Today Lennon will march with 45 Scotty Members in the National Parade #Remembrance wearing his yellow-and-black scarf with pride. Read: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
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We released a short film—A War Widow’s Story, this November, where Nikki shares how her darkest moments exposed her to the suffering of military families grieving for their fallen heroes & how it inspired her to start Scotty’s Little Soldiers.
Watch now: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
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This #ArmedForcesDay, we reflect on the bravery, dedication, and sacrifices of our #BritishArmedForces and the families they leave behind. We're committed to supporting bereaved military children.💛🖤
bit.ly/armedforcesdaysocial
#SupportOurHeroes #MilitaryFamilies
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We now have a special yellow & black scarf for our supporters which was designed by the Members on our Scotty's Council. 100% of profits raised from sales goes directly into supporting bereaved #military children.
Shop now: ow.ly/aMlY50LBMeO
#RemembranceSunday
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"It's dad's birthday on the 12th of November, so those couple of days can be difficult, but at the same time, I like knowing he's being thought of."
13-year-old Lennon Palin was just 1 when his dad, was killed in action.
Read more: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
Pic: Steve Reigate
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"The two-minute silence is always very emotional. I usually cry. It's a moment to really think about everything, think about everyone who has put their life on the line for us and think about everyone we’ve lost."
Read Austen and Cooper's story: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
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We will remember. We’re proud to be taking part in today’s Remembrance Parade at the Cenotaph with 20 bereaved British Forces children & young people. Look out for them in their yellow and black scarves. #remember #helptheirchildrensmile
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Amazing support from the U.S. for Scotty's :-) #SussexSquad
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8-year-old Isabelle will be the youngest Scotty Member marching at the Cenotaph in this year's #Remembrance Parade in memory of her daddy, Leading Naval Nurse Thomas Bovington. Read her story: scottyslittlesoldiers.co.uk/…
#navy #RemembranceDay #lestweforget
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Congratulations to charity founder Nikki Scott for receiving a British Empire Medal (BEM). This award is given for a ‘hands-on’ service to the local community including long-term charitable work.
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“Scotty’s is like having another friend to rely on.”
Since joining Scotty’s, Ruth and her siblings, Heather & Tobias, have found a supportive community that helps them feel less alone.
Read Ruth’s story: bit.ly/3WjX7h2
#MilitaryFamilies #BereavementSupport
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