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Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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Interested in taking part in the London Marathon for Blesma?
8 October 2021
The London Marathon 2022 is on Sunday 2 October To be in with a chance of getting your own place and running for Team Blesma, please enter the public ballot. This closes at 9pm on Friday 8 October. Once you’ve entered the ballot, please let us know if you’d like to support Blesma by emailing
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Members' Weekend 2021
7 October 2021
What a weekend! Last weekend nearly 200 Blesma Members were able to gather together again for the first Members' Weekend since before the Covid crisis. Chief Executive Jon Bryant shared his thoughts on the event. The fantastic activities on offer ranged widely. There were virtual reality video games, tai chi, afternoon teas and gift wrapping workshops - to name a few! Keep an eye out for more Members weekend coverage in the upcoming magazine!
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The Charities Cup
1 October 2021
Back in July, Blesma Member Daniel Bingley organised a Call of Duty league tournament, pitting four military charities against each other whilst raising funds for Veterans. Representing Blesma were team captain Jack Cummings, Lionel O’Connor, Alex Harrisonand Stu Warner. Blesma, Help for Heroes, The Royal British Legion and The Wounded Warrior Project each entered a team to face off in the four-week tournament. Each Saturday in July focused on one of the four military charities, and the gamers live-streamed their matches to raise awareness and funds. Tea
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Blesma's Remembrance 11k is Back!
30 September 2021
Blesma are delighted to announce the return of the highly successful Remembrance 11K, a Blesma event which commemorates the significant day of Remembrance while rais
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