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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
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Hari is a former corporal in the Royal Gurkha Rifles. He lost both his legs in an IED explosion in Afghanistan.
“Suddenly, I wasn’t a soldier any more. I was totally lost”
Remember the fallen, Care for the living.
#ArmisticeDay
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Hari served in the Royal Gurkha Rifles.
Despite losing both his legs in an IED explosion in Afghanistan, he persevered and became the 1st double-leg amputee to climb Everest.
His amazing story can be found at
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Dean served in the British Army for 10 years, and while in Afghanistan, he was shot in the head by a Taliban sniper.
The bullet went completely through his brain above his right ear. He is the only known survivor of a gunshot of this kind.
Despite being told that he would never
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At just 19 years of age, Roy landed on the beaches of Normandy during D-Day.
Despite his best efforts to press forward with his tank, the vehicle was shelled soon afterwards.
This weekend, Roy will be one of our Blesma Members attending the cenotaph to pay their respects.
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Scott was injured by an IED blast in Afghanistan, losing both legs above the knee.
He is a passionate advocate for Remembrance Day.
"For me, Remembrance is more important than ever because we need to pass down the tradition"
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Blesma Member Anthony Cooper, has been awarded an MBE for voluntary services to veterans.🎖️
Anthony lost both his legs, his eye and suffered a critical brain injury when he was caught in a roadside bomb in Afghanistan.
He now helps fellow veterans with his experiences.
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Ricky Furgusson both legs, an eye, and fingers on both hands in a blast in Afghanistan.
He was awarded the Military Cross for rescuing wounded comrades on four separate occasions from the frontline.
Join us in thanking Ricky for his service. 🎖️
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Hari served in the Royal Gurkha Rifles. He lost both his legs in an IED explosion in Afghanistan.
Last year, he made history and became the world's first double above-knee amputee to summit Everest.
Hari's next mission? To climb the highest peak on all seven continents.
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Rick lost both his legs whilst serving in Afghanistan.
His survival, following swift action from his team and care at Camp Bastion, was nothing short of a miracle.
This week his attending our lifestyle and fitness course, continuing his journey of recovery.
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Mark lost three limbs when he stood on an IED in Afghan. Today he is defying the odds and competing in rowing and cycling at
@WeAreInvictus
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Jimmy served in the Royal Marines and SBS. He faced a life-changing moment in Afghan, suffering severe injuries and the heartbreaking loss of his Military Working Dog. 🇬🇧
Today, Jimmy turns his lifelong love for dogs into healing, running a successful dog rehabilitation centre.
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Make a lasting gift to those who have sacrificed so much.
A gift in your Will helps us be there for limbless and injured veterans. Always.
Learn more about our free Will writing service.
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In 2010, Hari lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan with The Royal Gurkha Rifles.
Following his injury, Hari took up climbing and now dreams of climbing Mount Everest. 🎖️
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Andy Reid lost his arm and both legs in Afghanistan after stepping on an IED. Alex Kemp, then 18, rushed to his aid.
10 years on, last year Andy was worried about Alex and found out he was homeless. He has since helped him get back on his feet.
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15 years ago today, Mark Ormrod became the UK's first triple amputee from the Afghanistan conflict.
Today Mark is attempting to break the World Record as the fastest man to swim 1km in the open water using only 1 arm!
You can follow Mark's amazing endeavour on BBC breakfast.
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Craig was injured in Afghanistan losing three limbs in an IED blast. Now he is sailing around the world
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Warrant Officer Ken Bellringer, was given just a 10% chance of surviving after being caught in a Taliban blast whilst serving in Afghanistan.
The solider lost both his legs.
We are proud to support Ken + many other veterans. For then, now & forever 🇬🇧
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Andy Reid lost his arm and both legs in Afghanistan after stepping on an IED. Alex Kemp, then 18, rushed to his aid.
10 years on, last year Andy was worried about Alex and found out he was homeless. He has since helped him get back on his feet.
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A film company is going to be producing a film around the incredible life story of
@MarkOrmrod
- the first UK triple amputee to survive the Afghanistan conflict.
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Mark Ormrod lost both legs and his right arm when he stood on an improvised explosive device while on patrol in Afghanistan. He became the first triple amputee to survive the conflict in Afghanistan.
He has since become Britain's most successful ever Invictus Games athlete 🇬🇧🎖️
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SAS reservist Jamie Hull was training to be a pilot when his engine caught fire.
Jamie had 45 seconds to save his life, to fly a burning plane while the flames melted his flesh, and then leap to the ground - and to his probable death. True Bravery 🙌
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Congratulations to Blesma Member Denzil Connick on receiving a British Empire Medal in the King's Birthday Honours.
Denzil survived the bloody battle for Mount Longdon during the Falklands War. He saw 23 comrades die and was himself badly injured, resulting in him needing to
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Afghanistan veteran and lifelong Hammer Matty will be laying a wreath at today's
#WHULIV
match. Thanks for your support
@WestHamUtd
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Ricky Furgusson both legs, an eye, and fingers on both hands in a blast in Afghanistan.
He was awarded the Military Cross for rescuing wounded comrades on four separate occasions from the frontline.
Join us in thanking Ricky for his service.
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Gary lost both his legs and an arm in Afghanistan.
Now he is one of the first veterans to sign up for training at a new factory designed to give veterans a chance to retrain.
To find out more about returning to work
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On this day, 36 years ago - the Falklands War began. Lest we forget those who returned home injured
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During D-Day, Kenneth landed on the beaches of Normandy.
"A shell came in. My foot was hanging by bits of skin. At the hospital, they amputated. I was more worried about losing my girlfriend than my leg."
Ken and Vera celebrated 75 years of marriage. He passed away at 99.
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Simon Brown was shot in the face by a sniper in Iraq whilst rescuing six people.
The REME soldier was blinded in one eye and left with just 20% vision in the other.
In his own words, "Day to day, I don't worry about them. I wear the scars, they don't wear me."
#veteran
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Lionel lost his leg in an attack on his vehicle in Iraq.
“On Remembrance Day I think about the sacrifices made by my fellow soldiers"
This weekend, from the Cenotaph to the quietest village green, we come together to honour & show gratitude for our Armed Forces.
#ArmisticeDay
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An army veteran who lost both his legs in an Afghanistan blast has had a baby boy with the nurse who helped him back to health.
Congratulations! 💑
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Craig was injured in Afghanistan, losing three limbs in an IED blast. Now he is sailing around the world:
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Vincent landed on Juno Beach during D-Day.
9 days after the landing, Vincent stepped on a mine.
"The Germans started to shell me, so I switched routes – and that’s when I was blown up by a landmine and lost both my legs.
He passed away in 2017. We will remember him🎖🇬🇧
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As we
#RememberTheFallen
let it serve as a reminder to
#CareForTheLiving
#ArmisticeDay
🌹
#LestWeForget
#WeWillRememberThem
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Former Royal Marine Lee Spencer lost his leg in a road accident in 2014. He was struck by debris from a car engine after he stopped to help an injured motorist.
In 2019, he shattered 3 world records while rowing solo across the Atlantic, breaking able-bodied records. 🙌
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Former soldier Jay, who lost both his legs to a Taliban bomb, has now defeated cancer!
Congratulations Jay 👏
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Mark Ormrod
@MarkOrmrod
MBE lost both of his legs and his right arm above the elbow in a bomb blast in Afghanistan in 2007 and was told by doctors he would never walk again, let alone run.
The veteran has so far raised an incredible £59,000 for Charity!
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Congratulations to Blesma Member
@Hari_BudhaMagar
on making history!
The Gurkha veteran, who lost both of his legs in Afghanistan - has accomplished the impossible and made mountaineering history by reaching the top of Mount Everest! In doing so becoming the first double leg
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John Phillips, served as a Bomb Disposal Officer during the Falklands war.
He lost his left arm and his comrade in an explosion as they attempted to defuse the bomb that hit HMS Antelope.
We will remember them 🇬🇧
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On 31 Dec 2010, Josh was serving with the Royal Engineers in Afghanistan when he triggered an IED. He broke his back, lost both his legs and had to have his right arm amputated.
Now he is sharing his story with school children to help them talk more openly about mental health 🎖️
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After losing 3 limbs in Afghanistan, Craig is now embarking on a solo sailing trip from Mexico to Japan in 2024 to raise money for
@Blesma
&
@Turn2Starboard
- an inspiring story to demonstrate the strength of the human spirit.
#veteran
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Happy Armed Forces Day to our Armed Forces and Veterans! 🎖️
Let us all spare a moment today to think of those who have fallen, were injured, and are still serving. 🇬🇧
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On this day 14 years ago
@MarkOrmrod
lost both legs and an arm when he stood on an IED in Afghanistan.
Since then Mark has inspired thousands, told the story of his life in a book now being adapted for the screen, and been awarded an MBE!
#Respect
🎖️
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Ricky Furgusson both legs, an eye, and fingers on both hands in a blast in Afghanistan.
He was awarded the Military Cross for rescuing wounded comrades on four separate occasions from the frontline.
Join us in thanking Ricky for his service.
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Vinod served in The Royal Gurkha Rifles.
He lost both his legs to a Taliban bomb whilst clearing a path for his patrol in Afghanistan.
Let's remember and support members of our Armed Forces community this
#Remembrance
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He's done it! 💪🎉
After two previous attempts to master the mountain failed, Neil Heritage has become the world's first double above knee amputee to climb the
#Matterhorn
! This is pure determination.
Congratulations to Neil and the other climbers with
#Climb2Recovery
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When Hannah was injured in a mortar bomb attack in Iraq, 2007 and lost her leg, she was also told she would never have another child again.
In 2014, she welcomed her second daughter and just one month ago, she welcomed her third!
#HappyMothersDay
to Hannah and all Military mums
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Sergeant Rick Clement lost both his legs and part of his arm in a blast in Afghanistan.
The Infantry Platoon Sergeant ‘died’ twice on the flight home from Camp Bastion and spent months in hospital battling to recover from his injuries.
Rick now works to help other veterans🇬🇧
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In 2010, Hari lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan with The Royal Gurkha Rifles.
He is the first double above knee amuptee to summit a mountain over 6,000m. He never intended to break the record, he climbed to inspire others.
Watch his story:
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Happy Armed Forces Day to our Armed Forces and Veterans! 🎖️
Let us all spare a moment today to think of those who have fallen, were injured, and are still serving.
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Huge congratulations to Blesma Member
@MarkOrmrod
, who has won two gold medals in rowing at
#InvictusGames2018
! Blesma Member Dave Watson, who is also a triple amputee, won silver in the same events.
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Today is the 74th anniversary of VE Day. Please take a moment to remember those who fought for our country
#VEDay
#LestWeForget
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Wali worked as an interpreter for the British Army in Afghanistan.
Tragically, an IED blast cost him his sight. Never having seen his family's faces, Wali's resilience shines brightly.
Relocated to the UK in 2016, he's now a proud Member of Blesma.
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Gregg was 19 when he joined the Royal Engineers.
He was on a tour of duty in Afghan when he stepped on an IED. He ended up losing both his legs in the blast.
Now the Blesma Member has the Paris Paralympics in his sight.
We are proud to support him along his journey 🇬🇧
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#OTD
10 Years ago
@Dean_Bousfield
survived an injury which no one else has.
On a tour of Afghanistan he was shot in the head.
The bullet went through his helmet and his brain, exiting above his right ear.
He was told he would never walk or talk again- he does both.
#Respect
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On this day, ten years ago, Mark lost both his legs and an arm when he stood on an IED in Afghanistan.
Since his injuries, Mark has conquered multiple roles from being a father and husband to an Invictus athlete, inspiring thousands of people along the way
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Jack was serving in Afghanistan with the Royal Engineers when he stepped on an IED. He lost both legs.
"I was injured in 2010, I was 22 years old. I can’t remember anything about what happened. My team commander thought I was dead."
Jack is an example of true Resilience. 🎖️🙌
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Today marks 40 years since Blesma Member Bill was injured whilst fighting in the Falklands.
🗣️ "I was flying to a Regimental Aid Post when two Argentinian aircraft attacked. My right foot was hanging off at the ankle."
40 years on, we remember the sacrifices of men like Bill 🎖️
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Remembering The Falklands War... 💭
James O’Connell lost his right eye during the battle of Mount Longdon.
"I was clipped in the face by a bullet. I lost my right eye and cheekbone, my nose and my front teeth."
Now he has written a book. Share to show your respect. 🎖️
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Congratulations
@_leejspencer
on becoming the fastest person to row solo across the Atlantic.
The former Marine lost his leg in a car accident completed the row unsupported.
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On this day, 39 years ago - the Falklands War ended.
74 days of fighting in brutal conditions, 255 British Military personnel sadly killed in action, 775 wounded.
Spare a thought for those who were wounded and those who did not return home. 🇬🇧🎖️
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Congratulations to Blesma Member Stu on SMASHING his 2nd London Marathon!
The Parachute Regiment veteran, who lost his leg serving in Afghanistan, has shown incredible determination by conquering the 26.2 miles once again, 8 years apart!
#Blesma
#londonmarathon2024
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James O’Connell, lost his right eye during the Falklands War. 🇬🇧
"I was clipped in the face by a bullet. I lost my right eye and cheekbone, the centre of my nose and my front teeth."
He has now turned his story, and his fellow soldiers’ memories, into a book.
#Respect
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At just 18 years old, Craig lost both his legs and an arm in an IED blast whilst serving in Afghanistan. After a lengthy recovery, he is now sailing around the world
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Ricky Furgusson both legs, an eye, and fingers on both hands in a blast in Afghanistan.
He was awarded the Military Cross for rescuing wounded comrades on four separate occasions from the frontline.
Join us in thanking Ricky for his service.
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Darren was injured by IRA bomb in 1991. He lost both legs. Now he is preparing for 2018 Winter Paralympic Games in Pyeongchang, South Korea!
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On this day, 11 years ago, Mark lost both his legs and an arm when he stood on an IED in Afghanistan.
Since his injuries, Mark has conquered multiple roles from being a father and husband to an Invictus athlete, inspiring thousands of people along the way
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Michael was just 16 when he joined the Army. The paratrooper was on tour in Afghanistan when he was hit in a battle with the Taliban. He lost his leg below the knee.
In 2019, Mike had his first boxing match against an able-bodied opponent and has raised thousands for charity. 🥊
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Craig lost both his legs and an arm in an IED blast whilst serving in Afghanistan. He was just 18 years old. Now he is sailing around the world
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Congratulations to Limbless Veteran Michael on breaking the world record for the fastest cycle from John O'Groats to Lands End on a handbike.
Micheal did the journey in an amazing 89 hours 54 minutes in aid of Blesma and
@65degnorth
!
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A World War Two veteran has achieved his lifetime wish to wear the red ceremonial uniform of his regiment as he approaches his 100th birthday.
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Craig Wood lost both his legs and an arm when he was blown up by a roadside bomb while serving in Afghanistan. He was just 18.
Now Craig has set off to sail around the world! ⛵
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Blesma Members
@Hari_BudhaMagar
and Justin have reached the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro!
Hari and Justin both served in Afghanistan; with the Royal Gurkha Rifles and the Rifles. Both Veterans lost their legs above the knee after IEDs were triggered.
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Wishing all the best of luck to all of our Members competing at the
@WeAreInvictus
games this week!
A huge congratulations must also go to Blesma Member Lisa Johnston, who won gold for Shot Put 🥇
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Congratulations to
@MarkOrmrod
for being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours!
While serving he stepped on an IED losing both of his legs and his arm.
He has conquered multiple roles, from Athlete, father, to motivational speaker - inspiring thousands along the way 💪
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A British war hero who was awarded the Victoria Cross has been granted his dying wish to be buried alongside his fallen comrades in South Korea.
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On this day, 37 years ago - the Falklands War ended with the Argentine surrender. Lest we forget those who returned home injured
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Reginald Webb lost his right leg in 1944 at just 22 while serving with the King’s Royal Rifle Corps.
On Friday with Blesma's help, he accepted the Légion d'Honneur.
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Best of luck to double amputee Neil Heritage, who today began his attempt to summit the Matterhorn🗻!
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"I realised I had a choice; keep my chin up and get on with the rest of my life, or put my chin on my chest. I went for chin up"
Darren Swift lost both his legs in an IRA bomb attack whilst serving in Northern Ireland.
Read Darren's story🎖️
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In 2010, Hari lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan with The Royal Gurkha Rifles.
Following his injury, Hari took up climbing and now dreams of climbing Mount Everest.
Inspired? Try the Pick your Peak challenge!
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Private Arnold Loosemore. He found his way under enemy fire and killed 20 enemies. In doing this he was discovered by 3 Germans. He managed to take out all three, and continue the fight.
Before the war ended Arnold was shot in his left leg, which resulted in its amputation. 🎖️
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Blesma are pleased to announce the torso sculpture of
@MarkOrmrod
was sold at auction for a whopping £38,000. The proceeds raised will be split between Blesma and
@theRMcharity
.
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Andy lost his arm and both legs in Afghanistan after stepping on an IED. Alex, then 18, rushed to his aid.
10 years on, last year Andy found out Alex was homeless. He has since helped him get back on his feet.
#ThursdayMotivation
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In 2010, Hari lost both his legs while serving in Afghanistan with The Royal Gurkha Rifles.
He is the first double above knee amuptee to summit a mountain over 6,000m. He never intended to break the record, he climbed to inspire others.
#ThursdayMotivation
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This weekend Stu is taking on the
@LondonMarathon
for
@Blesma
Whilst serving in Afghanistan, he was injured after stepping onto an anti-personnel mine.
This was following an attempt to save a comrade who had also stood on a mine.
He received the Queen’s Gallantry Medal 🎖️
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Working amid terrible conditions in the field during the Falklands War , Surgeon Capt Rick Jolly, from Cornwall treated 590 personnel in both sides and saved the life of every single serviceman he treated. RIP to this inspiring man.
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Former Royal Marine Lee lost his leg in a road accident in 2014.
In 2019, he broke the able-bodied record for fastest solo row across the Atlantic!
"If I can beat an able-bodied record as a disabled man; no one should be defined by disability." 💪
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