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AWA R D S Vapouround to Support Help for Heroes at Awards Cermony support the wounded, but there is still so much more to do. Soldiers, sailors and airmen who are injured today will still need our support tomorrow and in the days that follow, for the rest of their lives. They are still battling and Help for “ Help for Heroes believes any Serviceman or woman who suffers life-changing injury in the line of duty deserves the very best support. “ V apouround is thrilled to support Help for Heroes by donating 50% of proceeds from the charity auction at the first ever Vapouround Awards, NEC Birmingham on 4 May 2016. The awards came about as Vapouround recognised there was no official awards ceremony recognising the stellar effort of standout members from the vaping community. Vapouround will be donating 100% of proceeds from the charity auction, with the remaining 50% going to the Nora’s Dream charitable trust. You may have heard about Help for Heroes, who offer comprehensive support to those who have suffered life-changing injuries and illnesses in the line of duty. This is provided through grants to individuals, other charities and organisations, capital build projects and four Recovery Centres across the UK which offer support for life. The money raised by the hugely generous public has been used to Heroes will not let them battle alone. Help for Heroes believes any Serviceman or woman who suffers life-changing injury in the line of duty deserves the very best support. All the funds raised by Help for Heroes have been either allocated or spent on delivering direct, practical support to the wounded, injured and sick. Help for Heroes has funded a variety of projects including a new £3.5m treatment centre for Combat Stress, adaptive adventure training through the Battle Back programme and the creation of a £6m Quick Reaction Fund to support individuals in need. Help for Heroes is also leading on the delivery of four Recovery Centres, in Catterick, Colchester, Plymouth and Tidworth to provide on-going training and support for the wounded after rehabilitation. Help for Heroes is working in partnership with the MOD and The Royal British Legion, to deliver the Defence Recovery Capability (DRC) – a comprehensive pathway to help wounded, injured and sick personnel launch back into the next phase of their lives. To find out more about Help for Heroes, please go to website www.helpforheroes.org.uk now 30 ISSUE 03 VAPOUROUND MAGAZINE