Blesma News
Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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Canary Wharf Collection - 11th October
22 September 2017
After incredibly successful collections this year at TFL stations across the capital, we are bringing out our buckets once again! When and where? Canary Wharf Underground on Wednesday 11th October. What time? We will be collecting from 07:00 until 20:00. To volunteer for a 2 or 3 hour shift (or longer if you like!) please let us know! Have any questions? Plea
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Blesma getting ready for ‘the City’s Finest Banquet’
6 September 2017
The UK’s leading business security and resilience membership network, CSARN (City Security and Resilience Networks), is hosting a charity banquet to raise money for four charities, including Blesma. The black-tie event is being held at the Honorable Artillery Company, whose stunning grounds are in the heart of London, on Thursday 21 September starting at 6.15pm. The banquet itself has been created by renowned Michelin-starred chef Shaun Rankin of Ormer Jersey and Ormer Mayfair. Entertainment will be provided by Kev Orkian – one of the UK’s finest entertainers and an acclaimed
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"Racing has turned my life around" - The double amputee racing driver on the frontline of the grid
4 September 2017
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A month to go - 34 Blesma Members selected for the Invictus Games
23 August 2017
A staggering 34 Blesma Members have been selected to compete for Great Britain at this year's Invictus Games, which will be held in Toronto in September. The prestigious Games will bring together wounded, injured and sick Armed Service personnel and veterans from 17 nations for the third time when competitors meet in Canada next month. Previous events have been held in London (2014) and Orlando (2016). Double amputee, Blesma Member and this year's team captain, Bernard Broad will be making his debut at the Games, where he will lead the 90-strong Great Britain team. "Being nam
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