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Sunday September 13th at the National Memorial Arboretum started with low cloud and plenty of rain. As 475 bikers gathered on the outskirts of Burton On Trent the skies slowly cleared and the roar of bikers could be heard across the Arboretum. The ride in was the work of Wheels for Wishes and their No One Rides Alone campaign. They have been the most amazing support to this last leg of the journey for rallying bikers from across the country to ride in and honour those who

Back in December 2024 we were very fortunate to secure a Veterans Foundation grant for the building of our memorial. We have, of course been providing them with updates along the way and I am truly honoured to have been chosen for an interview and for that interview to have been released throughout the media. The interview highlights the reasons behind the mission to build the UK’s first memorial to veteran suicide. The original mission has now been widened to include all a

On Friday 16th June, Leyburn marketplace filled with bikers and veterans. The Black Swan pub kindly served as the meeting point, and after a piper’s send-off, the convoy set out for the National Memorial Arboretum. The weather and traffic caused a few delays, and we are deeply grateful to our Guard of Honour for enduring the rain on the motorway. Arriving at the NMA was a welcome milestone and brought us one step closer to completing our mission. We were also encouraged to se

Following on from being awarded the Armed Forces Covenant we have now secured our place in the Defence Employment Recognition Scheme. We are thrilled to be included in this scheme and it shows our continued dedication to supporting the Armed Forces community. As we move forward with our memorial we look to the ongoing mission of Elysium Memorial Foundation in supporting veterans who may need a bit of help when they are at their lowest. We are connecting with other charities

Elysium Memorial Foundation wreath laying at National Memorial Arboretum Darlington charity campaign for veteran suicide memorial The Elysium Memorial Foundation, set up in 2020, has set its sights on raising £50,000 to fund the creation of the monument at the National Memorial Arboretum (NMA), in Staffordshire, by mid-2026. The planned memorial, which organisers said will "provide a place for contemplation and gathering for those affected by the loss of a friend or loved one

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The annual Ride To The Wall pilgrimage at the National Memorial Arboretum took place on the 5th October and the turn out was amazing. ...