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Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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Blesma Community programme
29 March 2016
Read how we're getting injured veterans into schools giving talks about overcoming adversity. The stage is silent then Andy Reid’s steady voice cuts through the tension to set the scene of a stark hospital room filled with doctors and distressed relatives. “I wake up. I look down and at the end of the bed I can see that there is nothing where my legs should be,” he says. “I walk my fingers slowly down my thigh not wanting to find the end, not wanting to know. “I stop. I turn to Claire, my partner, and say. You are the love of my life but I will understand if y
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Thundercats Project
22 March 2016
Stuart Croxford, an amputee, Blesma Member, and Project Manager of Team Endeavour Racing, is leading the charge into ThunderCat racing for those who’ve been hurt in combat. “The only real negative is getting in and out of the boat, which can be tricky with one leg,” says Stuart, who is adamant that this is the perfect pastime for amputees. “But once I’m in the boat, there’s absolutely no difference between me and any other competitor. It’s great, because it’s a physical sport that demands good fitness levels, but an amputee can compete with everyone else on a level playing field.”
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Walsall and District Branch
9 March 2016
The Branch enjoyed a really excellent Christmas lunch at the Shropshire 34 Members and guests present. Our main guest was Major “Bill” Billington, 2IC West Midlands Personnel Recovery Unit. We did invite his boss (Lt Col Steve Burton) but he was unavailable – probably preparing to take over his new post as BSO (North)! This was followed by some very sad news; the passing of two of our Members over the Christmas/New Year period. Roy Durose passed away on Christmas Day whilst in hospital. Roy was a keen supporter of the Branch, alway attending functions when he was able.
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Blesma on BBC Breakfast
13 February 2016
VIDEO: Did you catch Blesma on BBC Breakfast?
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