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Looking back at the last nine decades: Leslie Harris's Story
3 August 2022
Blesma Member Leslie Harris shares his birth year with the Association. He was a young child living in Exeter when World War II broke out and remembers German raids on the city from 1940 through to 1942. Leslie went on to serve as a Wing Commander in the RAF, losing a limb following a flying accident. He took time to tell us about his life… What are your memories of WWII? I remember there were quite a few attacks on Exeter. My father was a baker working night shifts and he came out of the bakery one morning to find the row of houses acr
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The Blesma Summer Squat Challenge Begins today!
1 August 2022
Sign up to Squat for Blesma! Today is August 1st which marks the start of Blesma’s Summer Squat challenge. Join us, and complete 90 squats a day throughout August to get fit and raise funds for our Injured Veterans. When you register you will receive a FREE T-shirt, and you will have access to a supportive Facebook group of your fellow fundraisers. To sign up and receive your FREE T-shirt, click here: https://givp.nl/e/RKnqBYYy Then, why not
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International Friendship day: Maureen and Margaret's story
30 July 2022
It's The International Day of Friendship!
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Limb Centres, Blesma and you
29 July 2022
The Association is on a mission to help NHS Limb centres understand the unique challenges faced by Military Amputees. Limb Centres are crucial to the wellbeing of every amputee. They are run both by the NHS directly and by third party service providers who offer care on behalf of the NHS. The partnership between these organisations, the NHS and Blesma is vital in ensuring veterans receive the care they need. Brian Chenier, Blesma’s Support Officer (Prosthetics), is the main link between the Limb Centres and the Association. He is undertaking a series of visits
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