Blesma News
Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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Meet the 2018 London Marathon team
19 April 2018
This year, nine people have braved the 26.2 mile challenge that is the London Marathon for our injured veterans. We've been speaking to them and asking the famous question: What's your first treat once you've finished the Marathon? Meet our Blesma runners: Blesma Member David Chandler David with his son, Nyle, who has been helping him with his Marathon trainin
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Join us for a TFL Collection
4 April 2018
Calling all volunteers, Blesma buckets at the ready! After raising an incredible £25,360 in our TFL collections in 2017 we are dusting off our buckets for 2018 and heading to the Capital once again – and we need your help! Canary Wharf and Kings Cross are first on the list this year and we would love to see you there! Volunteers don't need any previous experience; a willing heart, enthusiasm and a ‘can do’ attitude are the only essentials! Blesma relies on public donations to continue its vital work. We will be collecting at:
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West Ham back Blesma at awareness match
29 March 2018
West Ham United Football Club will be supporting Military charity Blesma, The Limbless Veterans at Saturday’s match at the London Stadium. The premier league club have selected Blesma as a charity partner for the 2017/ 2018 season in honour of the Chadwell Heath-based charity’s work providing rehabilitative activities, and financial, emotional and practical support to limbless veterans. The Hammers and Blesma have further developed their strong relationship through the West Ham United Foundation’s Learn to Coach Programme. On Thursday 8th March,
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Blesma Activities report: La Plagne Ski Trip 2018
27 March 2018
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