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Injured veteran completes gruelling mud run in aid of Blesma
18 October 2016Paraplegic veteran takes on mud run challenge for Military charity. Andrew Bracey took part in the Nuclear Races to show fellow paraplegics just how much is achievable. On Saturday Andy, 41, from Southend, took part in a taster day to see what obstacles he will face in preparation for the real fundraising challenge set to take place next year. To take part Andy required a team of 15/20 people to help him around the course which was made up of friends, family and serving soldiers from Race2Recovery. “I want loads of people to see what I’m doing and see that peo
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Amputee veteran completes Swim Serpentine in incredible 30 minutes 55 seconds
11 October 2016Blesma Member Lee Menday completed the Swim Serpentine in an incredible 30 minutes 55 seconds and raised an amazing £1,545 for fellow limbless veterans. Lee, 57, from Saxmundham, Suffolk, decided to take part in the swimming fundraising event as he needed a new challenge and swimming is a sport that helps with the rehabilitation for his injuries. Blesma Chief
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Calling all London Marathon ballot place holders!
8 October 2016If you’re one of the lucky few who have received a ballot place for the 2017 London Marathon, run for Team Blesma and help our wounded veterans to lead independent and fulfilling lives. All Team Blesma participants will receive: Blesma running vest with name Fundraising pack Personalised on hand support from our Fundraising team Blesma Cheer Squad located throughout the race If you have a place, and would like to su
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Blesma cycling event helps wounded veterans from the UK and USA
4 October 2016Injured veterans from Military charities Blesma, the limbless veterans and Wounded Warrior Project recently joined forces to take on a week-long cycle ride around the English countryside. The annual cycling event SR UK is a rehabilitation activity that brings together wounded, injured and sick veterans from the UK and United States for companionship, exercise and wellbeing. This year the event took place across Hamp
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