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Władysława Kondracka

The extraordinary life of Polish WAAF veteran Władysława Kondracka

Fund beneficiary and former Women's Auxiliary Air Force (WAAF) veteran Władysława Kondracka has lived an extraordinary life. After being exiled to Siberia with her…

Toby holding Fund tshirt

“The Fund makes you feel like you never have to deal with anything alone”

When RAF veteran Toby Harris was struggling with his mental health due to the challenging nature of his role, the RAF Benevolent Fund was there for him with counselling…

25 February 2025
Stacey wheelchair basketball left and skiing right

“I can now live independently in my adapted home thanks to the Fund”

When RAF veteran Stacey Mitchell's career was cut short in November 2016 following a leg injury and subsequent leg amputation, Stacey reached out to the RAF Benevolent…

30 January 2025
Matt Wickens and family on beach

“The Fund was there for my wife and I when we needed it most”

After a devastating sledging accident left RAF serviceman Matt Wickens in constant pain with a long recovery, the RAF Benevolent Fund was there by his side providing…

27 January 2025
Sam in swim kit and sam in wheelchair holding basketball

“The Fund has helped me recover and return to my active lifestyle”

Squadron Leader Samantha May’s active lifestyle in the RAF took a turn for the worse when she was injured in a sporting accident. Thanks to her determination and…

27 January 2025
3 pics - Neil Fellingham in Team UK kit, with parents in uniform and on bike

“The support from the Fund empowered me as I came to terms with my disability”

After a devastating car accident left Neil Fellingham with a life-changing leg injury, his RAF career came to an unexpected end. Facing career uncertainty, adjusting to…

22 January 2025