Get Well Cards for Troop Aid
TROOP AID was founded in November 2006 by three ex servicemen as a result of a visit to Selly Oak Hospital’s Alexandra Wing in Birmingham. This is the home of the Defence Medical Welfare Services who are responsible for the welfare of all Armed Forces Personnel, male and female who have been injured during the conflict in Afghanistan and elsewhere.
When Troops return to the United Kingdom from the war zones they arrive back without their personal effects or clothing. The objective of TROOP AID is to supply the ‘basic essentials’ when service casualties return from serving their country overseas.
Items in the GRAB BAG include T-shirt and shorts, washing and shaving kit, towel, face flannel, tooth paste, tooth brush, shower mules, socks, underwear, pen and paper. Female requirements are also provided.
Grab Bag
Inside a Grab Bag
The GRAB BAGS are currently being sent out to the UK Military Hospitals in Afghanistan, the new Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham and other Ministry of Defence Hospital Units within the UK.
Paul Ponsonby Ltd supports Troop Aid by providing get well cards for these bags. They were designed by local children with the message reading ’The thoughts and prayers of a grateful nation are with you’.
Linda Wildman and Paul Ponsonby with the cards
Left card designed by Hannah Morgan (age5) Right card by Matthew Foley (age11)
Top card designed by Hannah and Kayley Morgan (age 5 and 3) Bottom card by Morgan Foley (age 14)
For more info or to donate to Troop Aid please click here.
