Curry favour with the brave troops who serve their country

May 29 2008

We have all seen the horrific physical injuries that some of our brave troops have endured when serving their country.

The average casualty rate of an Army battalion in Afghanistan or Iraq can be up to 14 per cent.

Losing limbs as a result of a roadside bomb or falling victim to a sniper are just two examples.

However, we do not yet know the psychological injuries that some soldiers will incur as a result of their time in action.

In addition to what the State is able to provide, in times of need soldiers turn to the Army Benevolent Fund (ABF).

It is the soldiers’ charity which provides support whether soldiers are serving in the Regular or Territorial Army, are now veterans or need help.

It is for this reason the ABF set up their major new fund-raising event, the World’s Biggest Curry Lunch, based on the long-standing Army tradition of serving curry to their guests.

The premise is simple and fun. The ABF are asking everyone to cook a delicious curry lunch for their friends, family or colleagues in return for a donation which they send to the ABF.

The Army will also be joining in, in garrisons and theatres across the world.

It is hoped to raise at least £150,000 for the ABF from the event.

Lieutenant Colonel Sir Andrew Ogilvy-Wedderburn, Director of Fundraising Scotland, Army Benevolent Fund.