In October 2009 whilst on patrol in Helmand Province Afghanistan, Corporal Andy Reid MBE stepped on a Taliban improvised explosivedevice (IED). His injuries were so severe, many thought he wouldn’t survive. However, Andy proved everyone wrong and within a month was back meeting membersof his patrol again. Since then, as a triple amputee, Andy has faced many challenges, both mentally and physically. Andy has set up the The Standing Tall Foundation to help raise money to provide other verterns help with overcoming the struggles of everyday life. His first task was to be became the first tripleamputee to climb Kilamanjaro! We’re proud at thinAir to say we have supported Andy in all his ventures and we continue to support his ongoing recovery to this day.
