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Afghan Heroes is the name of a charity set up on the 15th September 2009 by Denise Harris the mother of Corporal Lee Scott, a soldier killed in an explosion while taking part in Operation Panther's Claw in the Helmand Province in south-west Afghanistan. After a 48 hour period in mid-July in which a further seven soldiers lost their lives in the province, the first beginnings of the 'Afghan Heroes' charity came to light.

The charity's mission is to provide support for both the troops on the front line and, as importantly, support for the members of families back home who have lost loved ones during the conflict.

Ways in which this is achieved include the "Thank A Soldier" initiative whereby donations to the cause are sent to the troops on the front line via gift parcels along with letters of support from the public.

Other means include setting up support groups for the families of the fallen encompassing all family members from parents & siblings to grandparents. The returning troops are also supported through assistance with rehabilitation and any future vocational training.

The funds raised for this come from public donations as well as various charity events.