Bolton Wanderers hand over cheque to military charity after a successful season of fundraising
9 June 2015
Representatives from Bolton Wanderers Football Club have handed over a cheque for £12,800 to Blesma, The Limbless Veterans at the charity’s annual Garden Party in Blackpool.
Phil Mason, the club’s Chaplain and Head of Community Trust Tony Kelly, a Bolton Wanderers legend and Community Ambassador, handed the cheque to Blesma Chief Executive Barry Le Grys and Bolton Wanderers fan Stuart Robinson who lost both legs while serving with the RAF Regiment in Afghanistan.
Blesma was the club’s national charity for the 2014/2015 season and they raised money throughout the year, including from the sales of a limited edition third shirt to bucket collections at matches.
Phil said: “It was wonderful to be part of the celebrations for Blesma Week at the Blackpool Home last week. We were delighted to present a cheque to go towards the magnificent work of Blesma. Blesma was our chosen charity for the season as we commemorated the 100th Anniversary of the outbreak of World War 1. The partnership for the past twelve months has been very significant to us and we have built up lasting relationships with a great charity.”
Barry Le Grys said: “Blesma is tremendously grateful to Bolton Wanderers Football Club; the fans, players and the staff have all been hugely supportive. The experience has been delightful, our veterans feel truly valued. The Club and Blesma both have strong ties to World War One and the 2014/15 season commemoration partnership has been a privilege.”
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans is the national charity for all limbless service men and women, their widows and dependants. It was formed in the years following the First World War and became a national charity in 1932.
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