Blesma

“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.

We Will Remember Them

#RemembranceSunday

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“Chris is the first person I think of on Remembrance Day.”

Blesma Member Alex Swinhoe lost his friend Chris in Afghanistan. Today, we remember all those who lost their lives in service.

Remember the fallen. Care for the living.

#RemembranceSunday

This Remembrance weekend, we remember all who served, those who gave their lives and the families they left behind.

We stand with those living with life-changing injuries as a result of their service.

Remember the fallen. Care for the living.

#LestWeForget

A big thank you to @amazon for supporting Blesma, and to everyone who took to the treadmills for their Remembrance challenge.

Your fundraising helps us support veterans living with life-changing injuries.

Remember the fallen. Care for the living.

#LestWeForget