2017
The Blesma News for 2017 covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans.
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Meet the Blesma man behind a revolutionary new wheelchair.
13 June 2017
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Gordon's Story: Meet the football playing Member who has his eyes on a World Cup winner's medal.
24 May 2017
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Pushing their limits: Meet the London Marathon team
20 April 2017
This year, 12 people have braved the 26.2 mile challenge that is the London Marathon for our wounded veterans. We've been speaking to them and asking the famous question: What's your first treat once you've finished the Marathon? Meet our Blesma supporters: Blesma Member Luke Delahunty Luke, 44, from Buckinghamshire Third Marathon Luke is taking part in the Marathon for Blesma to say thank you for the support Blesma have given him over the last few years through rehabilitation
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Injured veterans join forces for Blesma 100
15 April 2017
A former soldier seriously injured when a car ploughed into his foot patrol is raising awareness of Blesma. Jonathan Bell was paralysed from the upper chest, suffered serious head injuries and has had to have one of his feet amputated. He, along with a number of other soldiers injured in the incident, discovered a love for cycling and have been raising money and awareness of Blesma ever since. Recalling the incident, Jonathan said: “We were on a Brigade exercise, training for deployment for Bosnia when a car went through our foot patrol at night. In total 16 guys were serious
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