2021
Blesma Updates for 2021, covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans.
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Celebrate with Blesma this VE Day!
11 April 2021
VE (Victory in Europe) Day in May 1945 signified an end to six long years of devastating warfare which took the lives of millions and injured 75 million people globally. In towns and cities right across the UK, the relief of victory was celebrated with street parties, dancing and singing. Blesma is delighted to once again unite its Members, supporters, friends, and families in commemoration of that special historic day 76 years ago. A special online event will be held from 2-3pm on 08 May showcasing nostalgic war-time music from a live band. Why not gather th
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Blesma Member Josh Boggi Appears on Packed Lunch
9 April 2021
Last week we were delighted that Member Josh was invited onto Channel 4's 'Steph's Packed Lunch' to talk about Making Generation R and it's offer for schools and frontline workers. Josh Boggi, who was injured by an IED in Afghanistan and became a triple amputee at the age of just 23, spoke with Steph McGovern about why he got involved with Making Generation R and the positive impact the Blesma programme has had on over 100,000 young people and frontline workers since 2016. They also talked about Josh's service, injury, and how h
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Meet our New Staff Members - Kirsty Allard Community and Events Fundraising Officer
7 April 2021
Can you tell us a little about your Background? After I graduated from uni, I took up an events internship within the arts sector. I worked on events at Cancer Research part-time before entering my first full time events role at the Stroke Association. To broaden my experience I then took a short-term contract working on an international conference in the Netherlands and before Blesma I was working on a short-term contract for a luxury party planning company. How did you come to Blesma? I missed working in a charity environment, which is someth
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What to do with that unwanted 2020 diary?
5 April 2021
The start of a new year is often a time when we look forward to what we will be doing once the days last longer and start to get warmer. It is also a time when many set themselves new goals or targets. Much is made of New Year resolutions but many are forgotten by the time we get to February. Many of you will have bought a 2021 diary or been gifted one and I have a suggestion for how you can make use of that diary to help you through the year. A diary is a good way to make a note of what you have done, not just record events to come. I am sure you are all aware of some importa
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