Up to 300 military heroes will get lifesaving treatment after one Sunday People reader pledged an astonishing £100,000 for therapy.
The cash was donated to a veterans’ mental health charity after we told of decorated war hero Trevor Coult’s brave personal struggle.
Former colour sergeant Trevor’s story formed part of our Save Our Soldiers campaign, calling for urgent reform of mental health treatment for ex-forces staff.
The generous sum will be used by PTSD Resolution to fund therapy sessions for those suffering post-traumatic stress disorder and other mental health issues.
The donor, who wishes to remain anonymous, is a lawyer and entrepreneur.
It is understood he chose PTSD Resolution because the charity has no salaried staff or assets and helps war veterans and their families directly.
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Thrilled Trevor told the Sunday People the £100,000 would "help save the lives of up to 300 veterans" by paying for therapy for them.
The 46-year-old, who won the Military Cross in Iraq, has spent the past eight years campaigning for improvements to the way veterans’ mental health is treated.
The decorated hero said: "I am completely blown away by the generosity of this individual.
"He has read a lot about me and felt the need to make a difference.
"I’m really pleased that he chose to donate the money to a charity which will ensure that the money helps pay for treatment to those who need it most, a charity who helped me in my darkest hours.
"It’s the best news I’ve had in years. I want to thank the Sunday People for raising this hugely important issue."
Trevor served in the Royal Irish Regiment for 21 years, completing two tours in Iraq and three in Afghanistan.
He was awarded the Military Cross by the Queen after shooting dead three terrorists during an ambush in Iraq and in 2008 was invited to the White House to meet US President George W Bush.
But he was eventually medically discharged with PTSD in 2015.
Since leaving the Army he has devoted himself to supporting veterans and raising the issue of suicide and mental health problems among veterans.
The charity PTSD Resolution uses a network of more than 200 therapists to resolve problems associated with military trauma that affects normal family and work relationships.
Its programme involves a series of one-hour therapy sessions on a one-to-one, outpatient basis, to relieve veterans of disabling symptoms.
A single course of therapy is generally all that is required.
Patrick Rea, PTSD Resolution campaign director, said he was delighted.
He added: “More and more people choose to support PTSD Resolution because they know that their money goes exactly where it is needed.
“This is more important than ever, with so many Afghanistan veterans further traumatised by the media news on its fall. They need help now, fast.”
