2021
Blesma Updates for 2021, covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans.
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"He taught me that anything is possible"
13 May 2021
A teenager is fundraising in memory of former Lance Corporal David Timmins, who inspired her to follow her dream when the pair met during a Camps International project in 2019. Amy Dunton, 17, from Middlesbrough, met David in Borneo when they were both volunteering with Camps International. David, along with fellow Blesma Member Ben Ayres, was mentoring teenagers during the month-long expedition. “David and Ben spoke to many students about their lives, careers in the Forces, Blesma and lots more, and were a true inspiration to me,” said Amy, who is join
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Annual Report printing error
11 May 2021
Dear Blesma Members, We hope this message finds you safe and well. You should now have received your copy of Blesma’s Trustees Annual report, which we hope you will find clear and informative. We would also like to make you aware of an error in the printing of envelopes used to dispatch this document. Due to a clerical error during distribution, the names on the envelopes may be incorrect. The mailing house are aware of this and are investigating. Please keep the copy of the report you have received and accept our apologies for any inconvenience caused.
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A massive Blesma Thank you!
10 May 2021
Last weekend participants around the country took part in the V Day 76 challenge, raising funds to support Blesma. There were many different types of challenges taking place, from selling 76 cupcakes, to doing 76 push ups, to running 7.6km! So far our fantastic fundraisers have raised over £4,400, bringing us so close to our £5,000 target. It's not too late to give though, check out our Enthuse page to donate here.
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Tribunal rules in favour of Blesma Member
7 May 2021
Member Charlie Radclyffe has won a significant tribunal hearing in which he argued that disability benefits for double lower leg paralysis should be treated similarly to double lower leg amputation. Charlie was paralysed from the waist down after jumping off a bridge during adventurous training in 2003. By the time he was medically discharged in 2006 he was able to walk with crutches, using a wheelchair when necessary. However, he was left paralysed below the knees and his disablement was classified as 80%. Between 2006 and 2020, Charlie had three medic
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