BLESMA – How one Veteran found their inner Invictus

When Nerys Pearce, a paralysed former Combat Medic, was asked why she would compete in able-bodied swim competitions – she answered by winning. Ner…

Blesma – Protecting Injured and Limbless Veterans

Blesma has faced many significant challenges in its 100-year history, but perhaps none as great as the coronavirus pandemic. Over the last few months,…

About Blesma, The Limbless Veterans

Blesma, The Limbless Veterans is one of only around 10 charities that exist today from the 18,000 that were born out of the First World War. Followi…

This Is Not For You: Epic outdoor performance paying moving tribute to Britain’s wounded war veterans

A group of injured veterans are preparing to take part in a series of epic outdoor performances this Summer to mark the centenary of the end of WWI. …