2026
The Blesma News for 2026 covering news, activities and fundraising events for limbless veterans.
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Lexi set to tackle epic Tour de France climb
17 June 2026
Serial record breaker Lexi Chambers plans to hit some serious heights for her latest challenge – the ascent of an iconic stage of the Tour de France. Lexi, who holds seven world records for wheelchair endurance, will tackle the final 13.8km of Alpe d’Huez the day before the peloton takes on the legendary route in July.
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Magazine preserved for future generations
15 June 2026
A vital strand of Blesma history has been preserved thanks to local digital archives specialist Historic Records. The company, which converts printed and hand-written material to digital files, has transferred back issues of Blesma Magazine into online versions. The magazines are snapshots of the past and are now preserved in digital form for future generations who will be able to see the tremendous work Blesma does in supporting injured veterans Paul Nixon, a genealogy expert who set up Histori
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Blesma awarded Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award
9 June 2026
Blesma is incredibly proud to have been awarded the Ministry of Defence Employer Recognition Scheme Silver Award for 2026. The award recognises organisations that demonstrate strong support for the Armed Forces community, including veterans, Reservists, Cadet Force Adult Volunteers, and the spouses and partners of those serving. As a charity founded to support limbless and injured veterans, Blesma’s connection to the Armed Forces community is at the heart of who we are. The Employer Recognition Scheme forms part of the Armed Forces Covenant progra
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"It's a good cause — and you never know!" RAF Veteran Wins £23,500 with Make a Smile Lottery While Supporting Blesma
5 June 2026
Retired RAF veterans Michael and Clare were enjoying a well-earned break in Austria when they received an unexpected phone call: they had won £23,500 through the Make a Smile Lottery. Michael, 77, a retired Squadron Leader, and his wife Clare, 81, a former RAF officer, have played the Make a Smile Lottery f
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