Allied Forces Foundation, Inc

Allied Forces Foundation (AFF) is a British-American foundation that works to raise awareness and funding for wounded service personnel, veterans and their families, particularly those affected by the conflicts of Iraq and Afghanistan. A primary focus of AFF is to reinvigorate the spirit of comradeship and teamwork that so many wounded, ill and injured (WII) serving and veterans miss when forced to return to a desk job or civilian life. This is achieved through enabling participation in different challenges, both in the US and UK, including the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C. and the Cateran Yomp in Scotland. These challenges deliver an opportunity for WII to come together with other military and former military who are facing similar experiences. It enhances the US/UK relationship between WII personnel from both nations who fight together on the battlefield and the Yomp provides the chance to share stories and advice as they fight for recovery.