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Happy Valentines Day from Blesma - Ken and Vera's story
14 February 2022
When I got wounded, I was more worried about losing Vera than losing my leg. Kenneth Foster Kenneth Foster, 97, from Sheffield, lost a leg when he was hit by an anti-tank gun near Bayeux as Allied forces pressed home the attack after the D-Day landings. “It felt like I’d put my leg in a bucket of boiling water,” he says. “The first thing I got at the first aid station was a pot of sweet tea but they dressed it and then did an operation to amputate at the field hospital. “The Padre asked if there was anyone he wa
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Check out our 2022 Fundraising calendar
11 February 2022
Our Blesma 90th Fundraising calendar is now live! This year marks 90 years since Blesma first gained National Charitable Status back in 1932. The Association will be looking at a wide range of celebrations to mark the occasion this year, and there are plenty of ways to get involved. Whether you are a star baker, an avid runner, or want some inspiration to try something new, there's a way for you to join Team Blesma. If you would like to take on a new challenge for 2022, have some fun, and raise some funds for Blesma,
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Widows Week 2021
6 February 2022
Back in 2021, Denise Fitzgerald was selected to attend Widows Week for the first time. This was her account... After luckily being selected for the ‘Widows Week’ down in Hayling Island the time was getting nearer to depart. Having to attend somewhere on your own again without your husband was a daunting thought. It was however something we needed to do to move on and very grateful for the opportunity. On arrival on Monday afternoon at Sinah Warren we were greeted by Andy (Barlow) and Pat (Donnachie). They introduced us all and made us feel at home. (I c
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Blesma Freemason Charity Initiative 2021
4 February 2022
In 2021, a German Masonic Lodge selected Blesma as it's Charity of Concern. Following a request from Ian Harper, Blesma’s new Director Independence and Wellbeing, Grand Master Most Worshipful Brother Jeremy Stevens declared this his designated Charity Concern for his first year of tenure in office at The Grand Lodge of British Freemasons in Germany. He launched this initiative with a pledge of 3000€. A call for support to their constituent lodges, and other orders, was sent out earlier this year and was met with a fantastic and heart-warming response.
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