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Blesma 100 brings people together for a purpose
1 October 2024
The Blesma 100 Bike Ride powered through its ninth annual outing recently, with more than 50 military veterans taking to the roads of North Yorkshire in the name of Blesma. The riders, featuring Members, injured veterans and serving personnel, enjoyed the camaraderie of the group ride that took in some of the region’s picturesque villages. It is a reunion of sorts for my regiment, but we attract a wide range of serving and former military personnel who enjoy that feeling of togetherness and shared pu
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“My role is to deliver what Members want”
28 August 2024
Having worked at the RAF Benevolent Fund for almost a decade, Ian Johnson is bringing a wealth of military charity experience to his new role at Blesma. The Association’s new Director Independence and Wellbeing Ian Johnson was given the perfect introduction to Blesma when Members’ Weekend took place within the first weeks of him joining. Ian, who has extensive experience in the military charity sector, was able to see the camaraderie that underscores the Association’s ethos. “I loved the positivity of the weekend and it was a fantast
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Mark Ormrod Star's In Blesma's First TV Commercial
27 August 2024
Blesma, The Limbless Veterans, is excited to announce our first TV commercial showcasing our continued support for veterans.
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It’s time to take on the Channel. Again!
24 August 2024
A group of determined Blesma Members is gearing up to take on the English Channel once again. These veterans are set to repeat their record-breaking cross-Channel swim in September, marking the tenth anniversary of their original achievement. Back in 2014, Conrad Thorpe, Jamie Gillespie, Craig Howorth, and Stephen White made history as the first all-amputee team to swim the 25-mile stretch from England to France. Now, nearly a decade later, they’re preparing for another attempt. In late May, they successfully completed the mandatory qualifying swim in Dover Harbour, a key milestone i
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