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Take the first step
The loss of another friend recently has reminded me of the importance of a memorial to those who have lost their lives to suicide. The...
edwardmackenzie2
Jun 132 min read
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Welcome and thank you to our new supporter
Alex Findley has very kindly taken Elysium Memorial Foundation as his chosen charity for a Fort William Park Run this weekend. Alex...
edwardmackenzie2
Jun 61 min read
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Healing through creativity
A recent post on Facebook from the Veterans Foundation strangely coincided with our blog idea this week. We shared the post on our...
edwardmackenzie2
May 212 min read
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VE Day celebrations & invisible wounds
As the weekend draws to a close we say goodbye to a Nation coming together over the last 4 days to mark VE Day 80 years on. From the...
edwardmackenzie2
May 111 min read
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Is it really just a game?
The global video game industry is a billion-dollar business and has been for many years. In 2024, the revenue from the worldwide gaming...
edwardmackenzie2
Apr 273 min read
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Making it even easier to donate.
Text cost £5 or £10 plus your normal standard rate. You must be 16 or over and have bill payers permission. Justgiving.com for full...
edwardmackenzie2
Apr 261 min read
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April is all about celebrating
In April 2025, several other faiths celebrate key religious holidays. Key dates include the Memorial of Jesus' Death (Jehovah's...
edwardmackenzie2
Apr 161 min read
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Thank you to all generous donors
Thank you to everyone who has donated through JustGiving. Donations, no matter how big or small are equally appreciated and with the...
edwardmackenzie2
Apr 111 min read
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Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge - This weekend!
This weekend - Three Peaks Challenge by Paige Hall & Lee Felton. Please continue to show support for Paige and Lee who are taking on the...
edwardmackenzie2
Apr 91 min read
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At your side. Suicide Bereavement Guides
Suicide Bereavement UK have developed a series of At Your Side  guides for those bereaved by suicide in the Armed Forces community.  ...
edwardmackenzie2
Apr 81 min read
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Yorkshire Three Peaks fundraiser
Three Peaks Challenge by Paige Hall & Lee Felton. A huge thank you to Lee and Paige for taking on this challenge to raise awareness and...
edwardmackenzie2
Mar 301 min read
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Support is out there - where to find it?
We all struggle at one time or another. Whether your struggle is a brief one or one that has been ongoing since leaving service, the...
edwardmackenzie2
Mar 11 min read
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Service Dogs UK - Could an assistance dog help you?
The charity was founded in 2015 in answer to a pressing need to support our Veterans with PTSD; we are passionate about helping our Armed...
edwardmackenzie2
Feb 191 min read
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Tragic and Unacceptable
As the inquest continues into the heart-breaking death of Royal Artillery Gunner Jaysley Beck at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire on 15th...
edwardmackenzie2
Feb 132 min read
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It's not all candlelight and roses
Valentines Day, always met with mixed feelings. Some will celebrate in style, dinner, presents, flowers, the works. Others will agree...
edwardmackenzie2
Feb 121 min read
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Thank you – another step closer
Following on the recent English Veterans Awards nomination we are really pleased and grateful to the Veterans Awards Grants for their...
edwardmackenzie2
Jan 281 min read
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What does EMF have planned for the year?
We hope you all had a peaceful Christmas and New Year. As the year begins with New Year resolutions and promises to lose weight, stop...
edwardmackenzie2
Jan 222 min read
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National Call A Friend Day
Situated in that lull between Christmas and New Year’s, National Call a Friend Day is meant to be a time between these two big days to...
edwardmackenzie2
Dec 27, 20241 min read
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Amazing news!
We are thrilled to announce that we have received a grant from the Veterans Foundation Small Grants Scheme towards our mission of...
edwardmackenzie2
Dec 19, 20241 min read
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Where have you seen an Elysium Memorial Foundation logo?
Ed has been in Tignes, France with 2 SCOTS and taking the opportunity to spread the word with stickers and merchandise. Getting the...
edwardmackenzie2
Dec 14, 20241 min read
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