Blesma exists to guarantee that our limbless veterans are not failed, forgotten or left to fend for themselves.
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🎬 Our first TV ad stars @MarkOrmrod , the UK’s first triple amputee veteran.
“Changing nappies is hard enough when you have all your limbs available.”
Blesma is committed to supporting veterans through every challenge. Share to help spread the word! 🌟
#BlesmaTVAd #MarkOrmrod
A new world record!
Congratulations to Talan Skeels-Piggins, the first paraplegic motorcyclist to break 200mph over a measured mile from a standing start!
After 11 years of determination, Talan reached an incredible 200.254mph at Elvington Airfield! 👏
“I'm alive to tell my story”
Alex Swinhoe was just 19 when he lost his leg while serving in Afghanistan. During a Taliban attack, an American Apache helicopter mistakenly fired on his patrol base.
Blesma has been alongside Alex since his rehabilitation, helping him return to activities he enjoys. As his needs have changed, our support has continued.
Recently, that meant funding a downstairs wet room. An everyday change that means Alex can use his wheelchair throughout the ground floor and feel more secure about the future.
This Remembrance, Alex is sharing his story to help fellow injured veterans receive the lifelong support they need.
They gave their limbs.
We give them lifelong support.From the aftermath of conflict to everyday independence — home adaptations, prosthetics advice, emotional backing, grants, and a community that never leaves them behind.
Last year alone: 2,600+ limbless veterans and widows supported. 1,100+ grants. Thousands of visits so no one faces this alone.
Blesma exists so our veterans are never failed, forgotten, or left to fend for themselves.Stand with them. Donate or get involved today.
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Blesma Member Guy has never let his injury stop him from embracing new experiences!
Five months into his membership, he’s already attended four events and is building new friendships.
Your support helps us continue bringing Members like Guy together. 💙
Blesma Member Alec Waters is taking on all 214 Wainwright peaks across the Lake District, combining his love of the fells with photography.
Alec, who lost both legs in an IED blast in Afghanistan, has completed 53 peaks so far.
“It brings me a sense of fulfilment… It makes me feel alive when I’m there.”
We’ll be cheering him on as he continues the challenge.
Meet Vinod, a Gurkha veteran of 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles.
In Afghanistan in 2010, an explosion took both his legs. Lying wounded, he thought of his pregnant wife: “I worried how she would be if I died.”
Now a proud Blesma Member, he says: “Blesma has helped me a lot. It’s good to meet and talk to other Members. I feel lucky — I lost so many friends I served with.”
Larry and his family was bombed out in the Blitz. He was then called up and sent to Burma.
A grenade landed between him and his mate. It took Larry’s leg. His mate did not come home.
Larry Morgan lived to 102. One of Blesma’s longest-standing Members.“I still think of the lads from Burma. I’m the only one left.”
Rest in peace, Larry. We must never, ever forget.
Huge congratulations to Blesma Member Hari Budha Magar, who won the Invictus Resilience Award at last night’s Invictus Spirit Awards!
From rebuilding his life after losing both legs above the knee to reaching the summit of Mount Everest, Hari has challenged perceptions of disability and encouraged others to pursue their own ambitions.
Behind those achievements are years of hard work and a community of family, friends and supporters standing alongside him.
We’re delighted to see you recognised, Hari. Please join us in congratulating him!
Another world record for Lexi Chambers 👏
The former Royal Signals soldier has become the first person to conquer Alpe d’Huez in a standard wheelchair, completing the 13.8km climb in 4hrs 25mins.
An incredible achievement!
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