A new representative for a veterans charity's clothing line has highlighted the organization's support for veterans and their families, including her own husband.
Claire Sebburn, aged 47, has become the latest representative of veterans charity Help for Heroes' clothing range.
Her association with the organisation, widely respected for its tireless support of wounded veterans and their families, stretches back to 2014 following her husband's severe injury during a military exercise.
On June 6, Steve Sebburn, previously with the Queen’s Dragoon Guards, sustained life-changing injuries during a training exercise in Germany.
He fell from a helicopter, rupturing two disks in his back, which triggered a string of complications.
A lumbar puncture procedure went wrong and he spent over five days bleeding spinal fluid.
The following year, Steve was told he would never run or cycle again.
Despite the grim prognosis, Mr Sebburn proved determined.
The veteran participated in the Invictus Games in 2017 and 2018, winning multiple medals, including Gold and Bronze.
Help for Heroes' unwavering support was a crucial part in Mr Sebburn's rehabilitation.
The charity provided a full spectrum of services, including medical and physical support, as well as emotional assistance and community connections for the Sebburn family.
Now, Claire Sebburn is set to feature in Help for Heroes' new clothing line which includes t-shirts.
Ms Sebburn said: "The Help for Heroes community is fantastic. There is always somebody to talk to. These people train so hard to fight for their country, and when they get injured, the support journey can be tough. Help for Heroes steps in at these critical moments. "Without Help for Heroes and their involvement in Steve’s Invictus Games journey, Steve wouldn’t be here. They gave Steve a sense of belonging again and provided the support our family desperately needed.
"I felt like my whole world was about to end. We’ve been together 24 years and have two children together. To think you might not have someone is horrendous. The worst thing was thinking I would have to tell the kids Dad isn’t coming home. It was tough.
"When someone you love is in that situation, you feel like you can’t collapse. You must be strong for them."
The promotion is an effort to boost support for the charity known to have a positive, tangible impact on the lives of veterans and their families.
Purchasing the merchandise is one way people can contribute to the cause and the ongoing support for those affected by service.
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