Blesma News
Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
-
Counselling Service for Members
22 August 2020
What is counselling? In times of crisis, looking after our mental health is just as important asprotecting our physical health. Stress, anxiety and fear can all damage lives if we are not mindful about our mental health. If you are finding yourself under strain during this period, remember that Blesma provides a free counselling service to all of it’s Members. Whatever our circumstances, background or role in life, talking about what is worrying us, and sharing our troubles with a sympathetic person, can help us feel better. You can, of course, talk to y
Read post -
Fred Pavey carries 50lb and makes £1400 for Blesma!
21 August 2020
A former Royal Engineer has completed a ten-day 50-pound loaded challenge with wacky household appliances after being inspired by fellow Blesma Member Neil Heritage. Back in June, Fred Pavey, 64, from Kent, decided to get fit and kick started his fitness journey by walking up and down his garden for 30 repetitions, carrying 30 pounds. Determined to increase his fitness and inspired by double amputee Neil Heritage summitting the Matterhorn in August, Fred took on a ten-day loaded challenge. He weighed down his backpack to 50 pounds and each day carried differen
Read post -
Nerys takes on the Second part of her Triple Endurance challenge!
20 August 2020
Today, Nerys is taking on her second challenge; cycling 100 miles from around London'd Royal Parks! She has already completed a 105-mile continuous push in her everyday wheelchair; with only 100 miles to cycle today before her next and final task of swimming the English Channel sometime this month. Nerys said: “I’m feeling relaxed. It’s a pretty hilly route but I’m going to keep nice and steady; nice and safe injury wise and just try to show people cycling big distances doesn’t have to be worrying. “I’ll be doing the challenge on my hand bike this time which is a much e
Read post -
World Photography Day: Giles Duley
19 August 2020
This is the story of humanitarian photographer Giles Duley, one of the few Blesma Members to have never been in the military. He was interviewed for Blesma Magazine in 2016. Giles Duley was an acclaimed fashion and music photographer before he changed direction to focus on documenting humanitarian projects and disasters around the world. Then, in 2011, whilst on patrol with the US Army in Afghanistan, he stood on an IED, losing both legs and an arm. Giles, who is one of the very few non-military Members of Blesma, has since returned to the work he loves, takin
Read post