A SERVICE for military veterans in Wales is launching an online campaign to raise awareness of the role families play in the transition into civilian life.

Part of the charity CAIS, the Change Step project is a veteran to veteran, peer mentoring service.

They are there for both Welsh veterans and their families; service users contact them for help with a range of issues resulting from military service, be that PTSD, homelessness, addictions, unemployment or abuse.

To raise awareness of the veteran’s services and to help raise vital funds for the sustainability of the project, Change Step have launched an online campaign called #VeteransShoes.

Fundraising manager, Linzi Jones explained: “Have you heard that old saying “Walk a mile in my shoes if you want to understand me?

“The campaign is highlighting the significant role family play, who may not have physically walked in their veteran’s shoes but have been there to support them every step of the way”."

To join in with the campaign, visit any of the dedicated Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, JustGiving, Youtube and Google+ pages and take a photo of yourself with your veteran, wearing his or her shoes.