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Remembering the Falklands War: Denzil's Story
27 April 2022
Remembering the Falklands War: Denzil Connick's Story Former Paratrooper Denzil was a 25-year-old Lance Corporal in an anti-tank platoon during the Falklands War. He lost his left leg at the hip and severely damaged his right leg when he was hit by a mortar round on 13 June 1982. This is his story. Denzil grew up in Chepstow the eldest of four brothers. He joined the Army as a Junior Leader at the age of 15 and then served for 12 years with 3 Parachute Regiment. He was a 25- year-old Lance Corporal in an anti-tank platoon in the Fal
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Nine Decades of Dedication
24 April 2022
Back in 1932 a new house would set you back in the region of £750, while some properties in central London were on the market for £95. At that time you’d have to pay three pence for a pint of bitter and about the same for a loaf of bread – it’s fair to say that life was very different in 1932. But one element has remained constant: the need for an association to champion the welfare of limbless veterans. The origins of Blesma stretch back to the aftermath of WWI, when more than 40,000 British Service personnel returned home with lost or damaged limbs. With pinned-up trouser le
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Luke Takes to the Tarmac to mark a Special Birthday
22 April 2022
RAF veteran Luke Delahunty, who was paralysed from the chest down in a road traffic accident in 1996, has planned an epic year of cycling in support of Blesma and The Back-Up Trust. “After my rehabilitation, Blesma helped me in a number of ways – with grants that made my home life easier and activities such as photography, scuba diving and hand cycling,” said the 49 year old. “The Back-Up Trust helped me adjust to life as a paraplegic and showed me it was still possible to be active. This year, I aim to give back to the two organisations as they have had a hug
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Blesma Trustee set to take on epic cycling challenge
22 April 2022
Cornwall amputee and Blesma Trustee Stuart Croxford is embarking on a 2000km endurance cycle, covering the length of the UK, to raise funds for Blesma. The 2000km charity cycle will take Stu from Land’s End to John o’Groats, through 21 counties of England, Wales and Scotland. Starting on May 9th, Stuart will cycle up to 20 hours per days through Truro, Exmoor National Park, Quantock Hills, Bristol, Brecon Beacons National Park, Manchester, Yorkshire Dales, Stirling and Ben Lawers National Nature Reserve. A former Captain of the Duke of Lancas
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