Blesma News
Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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Nottingham Branch Fundraising Raffle – Win a Golf Getaway!
5 August 2024
We’re excited to launch a special raffle to support the Nottingham Branch, and it’s open to all members, friends, staff, and sponsors! You can win: - Golfing Break for 4: Enjoy a golf getaway at Belton Woods on any course Monday through Thursday (valid until 30/12/24). - 2 x Double/Twin Rooms and Breakfast: Stay at Belton Woods Hotel & Spa Golf Resort (valid until 25/06/25).
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NOTHING VENTURED NOTHING GAINED
10 July 2024
Scott McNeice had never stood on a snowboard unti
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Sharing 90 years of knowledge
2 July 2024
Blesma members are helping Ukraine’s injured service personnel start to come to terms with living with limb loss. In April, Blesma magazine went along to the groundbreaking new project’s first face-to-face meeting in London. Ukrainian charities have thanked Blesma for providing a huge boost to their morale and knowledge after taking part in a groundbreaking collaborative project. The innovative idea, called Conversations: Розмови has paired Blesma Members with Ukrainian soldiers who are coming to terms with life after sustaining serious bat
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One phone call changed everything
2 July 2024
Cyril Crampin had no idea that he was entitled to a war pension until he spoke to Blesma decades after he was injured. To show his gratitude, he decided he would include the association in his will. A newspaper advert caught Cyril Crampin’s eye as he approached retirement. The former Royal Army Service Corps soldier responded to a Blesma advert offering advice about accessing a disabled rail card, but instead Cyril ended up getting help to correct a 36-year injustice after he was injured during National Service. That phone call led to Blesma
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