Blesma News
Latest news from Blesma, The Limbless Veterans
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Warriors go through purple patch at Dragon Boat World Championships
11 February 2025
Members Glyn Barrell and Wendy Baker notched up podium performances with the Purple Warriors Dragon Boat team earlier this year, claiming silver in the 2000m race at the Dragon Boat World Championships. The team, created to inspire recovery and rehabilitation among injured veterans, missed out on the gold medal by one second at the event in Ravenna, Italy, earlier this year. “It was a shame to be so close, but we did really well to get silve
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Blesma Members take part in Therapeutic Water Rescues with Newfoundlands
1 February 2025
A number of Blesma Members were recently pulled safely from a chilly lake in Leicestershire. This is anything but a shaggy dog story. Walker, a four-year-old Newfoundland, is intensely focused on his latest vital mission. Unfazed by the cold water and commotion, and oblivious to any risk, his only concern is to bring the people to safety. The giant dog has already plunged into the chilly lake repeatedly to demonstrate his impressive life-saving skills that, combined with his gentle perso
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“The people made it really special!”
23 January 2025
The Blackthorn Rally is an off-road motorsport expedition for military veterans that takes place every year in Africa. As a third-time participant, Spencer Bull thought he had seen it all, but this year’s event in Tanzania brought a whole new level of excitement. “Picture 26 adventurous souls – including four Blesma members who, between us, have no working legs – taking on the rugged terrain of East Africa in dune buggies,” said Spencer abou
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Trial walk turns into a real thing
23 January 2025
Dave Richardson "Trial" for an 11k Remembrance route turned into a challenge as he tackled two Lake District fells using crutches to complete the fundraising effort. The Falklands veteran had to contend with awful weather during 14km of ascents and steep downhills, despite having an osseointegration implant removed in the summer.
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