Cyril Phelps and Homes for Heroes |
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| Cyril Phelps is WMM of Red Rose Lodge of MMM No. 1594. He is trying to raise sponsorship for a charity event he is taking part on the 25th May 2014. | |
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Cyril, far left, at Charity Mark |
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| Cyril, who is an ex RAF radar engineer along with a group of ex-service veterans, have got together through a Facebook group veterans4veterans to raise funds for UK Homes 4 Heroes. | |
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| They are taking part in a zip wire challenge in Wales on the 25th in aid of UK Homes for Heroes. The zip line is the longest and fastest line in Europe. Starting 1000 feet up a Welsh mountain, they will travel for a mile, 500 feet above a slate quarry, reaching speeds in excess of 100mph. | |
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You can visit the homes for heros website here: http://www.ukhomes4heroes.org.uk |
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| UK Homes 4 Heroes was founded on the 23rd April 2010 in response to the plight of homeless ex service personnel. It is estimated that over 4500 previously serving members of the British Armed Forces are sleeping rough in the UK today. |
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UK Homes 4 Heroes objectives are: |
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| 1. To dedicate hostel style accommodation to our ex service personnel and only them. Providing a safe, clean living environment where they can feel secure and at home. | |
| 2. To help gain a permanent home through social housing, assisting through the application and bidding phases. | |
| 3. To provide counselling services for people with psychological disorders, i.e. Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. | |
| Donations and Sponsorships can be made via http://www.bmycharity.com/charityzipslide, the sponsor form, download here, through Red Rose lodge 1594 or my email via PayPal | |
You can email Cyril here |
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