Prepare to be Blown Away as Blesma collaborates with amputee's clothing brand

A clothing brand created by a limbless veteran is donating sales from each sold item to a military charity.

Simon Harmer’s clothing brand Blown Away is generously donating 15% from each sold item to Blesma, The Limbless Veterans because of the support they have provided Simon and hundreds of other amputee soldiers.

“I wanted to give back to a military charity who had helped me when I needed it,” said Simon. “Blesma were really interested in how I was going to help and I just think the work they do to highlight amputee issues is amazing. I feel the help and support they provide really fits me.”

Simon served as a combat medic in the British Army. In October 2009, whilst on a patrol with Coldstream Guards, Simon activated an IED. The explosive resulted in his right leg being blown off and caused damage to his left leg and right arm. Hours later, his left leg was also amputated.

All items feature Simon’s original designs. One design, similar to an air fix model but featuring prosthetic limbs not airplane parts, was inspired whilst Simon was at Headley Court.

"I just kept thinking of what parts I’d need to be fixed up again. That I’d pick and choose the parts I needed, just like an air fix model. I wanted to make tee shirts as I think it’s a nice idea that if you give something, you get a little something back."

Blown Away is selling a range of items from jumpers, tee shirts, to teddy bears and flasks. Items range from £13.80 to £30.99. Check out the collection here http://blown-away.spreadshirt.net/

Blown Away in collaboration with @Blesma are donating 15% from the sale of all products at https://t.co/UXd1v3RGh1 pic.twitter.com/zgR7cTNmzg

— Simon Harmer (@shorterSi) June 23, 2016