Monthly Archives: May 2011

Tuesday 31 May 2011

I keep coming back to a couple of things from the ‘Dummy Run’ last weekend. One of them is the effort people along the way made to cheer Jacks and the team on. There was no publicity or any hint that … Continue reading

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11am – Sunday 29 May 2011 – LIVE BLOG!

Oops! I went to bed convinced I’d wake at 4am as usual… Oh well, I slept well, had a big breakfast and ran 12 miles while Jacks, who hasn’t had a wink of sleep let alone breakfast, is still as alert as she was late last … Continue reading

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9.50pm – Saturday 28 May 2011 – LIVE BLOG!

It’s chilly and they’re on their 3rd pair of horses as night really begins to come in. Matt Wilson and Mick Foulds take turns to drive – Amazing boys who have lost limbs to war, who only recently learnt how to ride … Continue reading

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Saturday 28 May 2011 – LIVE BLOG!

The WWI Horse Drawn Ambulance has been thoroughly checked over by its incredible creator Rob Shore from Bromham. Rob is a master of creation in all things mobile as he proved last year in the Bromham Carnival where he built … Continue reading

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An exciting weekend ahead…

This weekend we are having a 24 hour practice run of the event. It will be the first time that all the participants, support crew and horses have been together. The practice will take place out of Andy Spatchers Oxfordshire … Continue reading

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Who is Jacks?

Jacks El Tawil The inspiration behind Horses Help Heroes is Jacks El Tawil who, as a NHS paramedic, helped to mentor members of the Forces in front line first aid. Through this Jacks came to see and understand the increasing … Continue reading

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Thursday 26 May 2011 – Breakfast with the Stars

Jacks didn’t actually get back from work before she was to leave for Epsom’s ‘Breakfast with the Stars’ at around 5am this morning. She held it together though and gave a cracking interview with Clare Balding leaving most of the big … Continue reading

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Wednesday 25 May 2011

‘Yes, that’s right…” says Jacks as I struggle with two 10 week-old puppies chewing the end of my boots which by now are hanging over the edge of playhouse-sized chairs where I have come to rest, marooned in my own … Continue reading

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Supporting Horses Help Heroes

There are so many ways that you can support us in our way to reaching the 1 million pound target. Raise awareness of HHH: Become a follower on Facebook and Twitter and let all you friends know about our challenge. … Continue reading

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