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The Baton organisation presented the body with a cheque, which will go towards helping servicemen and women and their families, the Midweek Herald reports.<\/p>\n
Michael Pentreath of the ABF's Devon committee said he was "delighted" to take the money from the organisation.<\/p>\n
"The ABF's resources are under increasing pressure to provide grants to soldiers and their dependants as a result of operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and forthcoming reductions in the [army's] size," he added.<\/p>\n
Mr Pentreath observed that over £100,000 is being spent in the Devon area alone, while it is also working with the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association, Combat Stress and Help for Heroes.<\/p>\n
The ABF – which has been in operation since 1945 – is seeking to raise £15 million a year by 2015 as it anticipates an increase in demand for its services.<\/p>\n
Posted by Samantha Thompson
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