🎬 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

Lee left school with no qualifications. Served 24 years as a Royal Marine. Then he lost his leg helping at a car crash. Rowed the Atlantic solo — beating the able-bodied record by 36 days. Four Guinness World Records. His proudest achievement? He just published a book.

During WW2 Roy Phillips joined the Royal Marines as a Bugle boy aged just 14. His role was to play the Marines into battle. "I had stepped on a shoe mine, which is designed to blow your boot off with your foot in it. I was 16 years old." We will remember them #LestWeForget

Big congrats to Blesma Member James Rose for summiting Catbells in the Lake District! The British Army veteran lost both his legs in an IED blast in Afghanistan. Exercise has been vital for his physical rehab, but James says it’s been just as important for his mental health too. Well done, James — that’s brilliant!

RAF veteran Michael won £23,500 through the Make a Smile Lottery — while supporting Blesma! "It's a good cause — and you never know." Every ticket supports limbless and injured veterans across the UK. 👉 Join here: makeasmilelottery.org.uk/par…

Ten years ago, RAF parachute instructor Rob Bugden’s life changed in an instant. During a training jump, a mid-air collision sent him plummeting nearly 1,000ft. He woke up paralysed from the neck down — a quadriplegic with no memory of the fall. After a tracheostomy, stomach peg, pacemaker, and multiple surgeries, Rob refused to give up. Today he’s back in the gym, enjoys the pub with mates, and has his dog Denzel as his constant companion. Incredible resilience

Alison served in the Women's Royal Air Force — working alongside Phantoms, Vulcans, and Harriers. ✈️ In 2019, suspected food poisoning turned into life-threatening sepsis. Alison survived a triple amputation. "I'm still here. You have to look for the positives and get on with life." Through Blesma, Alison found something just as important as practical support: people who truly understand. "It is all about making those vital social connections" #Blesma #MeetOurMembers #LimblessVeterans

Lexi served in the Royal Signals before a debilitating chronic pain condition led to her leg being amputated in 2019. Since then, she has set seven wheelchair endurance world records. Next up? Alpe d'Huez. 13.8km. The day before the Tour de France. "It's going to be really tough, but I'm hoping to complete it in about 2.5 hours." Go on, Lexi. 💙

Today marks 15 years since the end of Operation TELIC in Iraq. We remember the 179 who made the ultimate sacrifice. Blesma Member Stephen Shine was in a Challenger 2 tank in Basra when it was hit by an IED. “My legs were mincemeat… my leg just separated.” Despite this, he’s rebuilt his life with incredible resilience and now enjoys CrossFit — with his loyal dog by his side. Lest We Forget 🇬🇧

Tom, lost both legs in a bomb blast while serving in Afghanistan in 2010. He was 19 years old. Now, years later, Tom is married with three young children. Blesma supported Tom through the Veterans’ Mobility Fund to get a power hand bike. It means he can get outside and enjoy cycling with his children 💙

Former British Army soldier Daniel Eden was involved in a serious road traffic collision. After years of operations and complications, he made the tough decision to have his right arm amputated above the elbow. Now this Blesma Member is aiming for the Guinness World Record — the greatest distance Nordic skied in 24 hours by a person with a disability.

Meet Vinod Budhathoki, a Gurkha veteran from 1st Battalion The Royal Gurkha Rifles. In 2010 in Afghanistan, an explosion took both of his legs. While lying injured, he thought of his pregnant wife: “I worried how she would be if I died.” Now a proud Blesma Member, Vinod says: “Blesma has helped me a lot… It is good to meet and talk to other Members. I feel lucky because I lost so many friends who I served with."

Corporal Colin Hamilton lost his leg in Kosovo. Despite his injuries, he fought his way back and returned to active service in the British Army. “I had to stay behind when the regiment went to Iraq and I hated every minute of it. But I’ve proved I can do my job just as well as anyone now. Being back with my mates is the best form of rehabilitation you can get.” Absolute respect, Colin. 🇬🇧

Alison served in the Women’s Royal Air Force, working on iconic aircraft like Phantoms, Vulcans & Harriers. In 2019, sepsis changed everything — leading to a triple amputation. Her attitude? “I’m still here. You have to look for the positives and get on with life.” Through Blesma, she found people who truly understand and vital social connections. Blesma is here for life

VE Day 🇬🇧 Royal Marines Commando Vincent Horton landed on Juno Beach on D-Day. Just 9 days later he stepped on a mine and lost both legs. He survived, became a proud Blesma Member, and enjoyed many trips with us before passing in 2017. Lest We Forget.

Honouring Arnold Loosemore, VC DCM In WW1, Arnold single-handedly took on a German machine-gun position. Crawling under wire with his Lewis gun, he killed around 20 enemy soldiers, then fought off three more with just his revolver. He was awarded the Victoria Cross for his extraordinary bravery. Later promoted to Sergeant and awarded the DCM, Arnold survived the war but lost his leg to a gunshot wound. He died from tuberculosis in 1924, aged just 27. Lest We Forget. #WeWillRememberThem

Lamin from The Gambia joined 1st Battalion The Irish Guards. On patrol in Afghanistan, he stepped on a Taliban IED and lost both legs above the knee and his right arm. "I thought I was going to be useless… that I would never be able to do anything for myself.” With Blesma’s support through his darkest moments, Lamin found strength, resilience, and hope. “Blesma stood by my side… Their support network was always there. I cannot be more grateful.” Respect, Lamin 🫡

Huge congratulations to Blesma Member Mark Howard! Injured in service, Mark took on and completed his 5th London Marathon — handcycling the full 26.2 miles in his wheelchair.

Great to see Ben Parkinson MBE out supporting @Blesma and helping raise awareness for limbless and injured veterans 🫡🫡 Ben is a former British paratrooper and one of the most seriously injured servicemen to survive the war in Afghanistan.

Wishing all our Armed Forces, past and present, a wonderful #StGeorgesDay

Huge congratulations to Blesma Member Lee Spencer on becoming a published author! The former Royal Marine lost his leg in a road accident when he was struck by debris from a car engine after he stopped to help an injured motorist. The Blesma Member shattered the record for the fastest solo row across the Atlantic breaking the able-bodied record by 36 days! Lee’s book The Rowing Marine is available at Pen and Sword. Massive congratulations, Lee!