2022
The Blesma News for 2022 covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans.
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British and Argentine Falklands Veterans are uniting to scale Mont Blanc
8 September 2022
Former soldiers from the Argentine forces, Gurkhas, Welsh Guards, Royal Engineers, SAS, and the Royal Marines will attempt to scale Mont Blanc in an “act of reconciliation” to mark the 40th anniversary of the conflict. The six-day mission to climb the 15,774ft mountain will be led by former Welsh Guardsman Will Kevans in an effort to raise funds for Blesma. Will said: "In the spirit of brotherhood, this is an opportunity to climb with fellow veterans, to share stories with our former adversaries and to honour the memory of those we all carry with us." This ye
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Photography Exhibition set to showcase the work of Blesma Members
7 September 2022
A photography exhibition at the University of Plymouth is set to showcase the work of injured veterans. The 250 photographs on display are the work of injured veterans from the Military Charity Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, who all form part of the ‘Southwest Photography Group’. The group of now 17 was founded in 2020 by Royal Navy Darran Thompson to give photographers in the area a weekly focus during the lockdown
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Blesma nominated charity at the 2022 Belfast International Tattoo
3 September 2022
Blesma is delighted to be the charity of choice at this year’s Belfast International Tattoo. To celebrate our 90th anniversary, the Belfast International Tattoo has chosen to recognise Blesma’s incredible work in supporting injured and limbless veterans to live independent and fulfilling lives. As well as raising donations for the charity around SSE Arena Belfast, Blesma Members are even included in the performance programme, joining the greatest acts from all four corners of the globe on the arena platform. Our all-Northern Ireland processi
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The Remembrance 11k returns!
31 August 2022
Remembrance 11K 2022 Sunday, 13 November 2022 Now in its third year, Blesma is excited to once again invite you to join us for the Remembrance 11k. On Sunday 13 November, run to remember and raise vital funds for o
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