2020
The Blesma News for 2020 covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans.
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Bill Gillett is recognised for services to veterans
3 February 2020
Former Blesma Support Officer Major (Retd) Bill Gillett has been awarded an MBE for services to veterans. Having served in 3 Commando Brigade, 5 Airborne Brigade, and 16 Air Assault Brigade, Bill then worked as a BSO for 16 years, helping to provide vital support and advice to limbless and injured veterans, as well as their families. During his time with Blesma, Bill built close relationships with many hundreds of Members, and would often handle up to 40 individual ‘assists’ at any one time. Bill said it was “absolutely incredible” to receive the honour, adding: “I’m very proud. I st
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Blesma Brunches given National Lottery boost
28 January 2020
The Midland Area’s Blesma Brunch project has received a financial boost from the National Lottery. The grant, which is worth almost £10,000, will enable Midlands’ BSO Sam Wileman and Outreach Officer Vanessa Lucas to bring even more Members together in the local community. The brunches allow Members to meet each other over a cuppa and a snack. As well as spending time socialising, the Members gain confidence and conquer isolation by making new friends and finding support from like-minded people. “The brunches have proven to be really popular,” said Vanessa. “For those of our M
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Coffee, Cake and Companionship
13 January 2020
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Making Generation R Talks for adult first responders and frontline service workers
13 January 2020
Blesma has announced it's lastest Making Generation R brand extension: Making Generation R Talks. The Talks will be tailored to adults in workplaces and educational centres across the UK who wish to learn how to improve personal resilience and overcome adversity. As with the Making Generation R visits to schools, which have seen veterans tell their stories of life-changing injuries and personal struggles of overcoming adversity to more than 60,000 young people, the Talks will aim to inspire and motivate first responders and frontline service workers. Members will share
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