I try to do something for charity every year. This year I have decided to do variation on Movember and grow a beard / moustache for charity. This means no shaving around the mouth until 30th November!

The charity is BLESMA www.blesma.org/

BLESMA needs to raise nearly Two Million Pounds a year to adequately meet all its objectives.

These are:

1. To provide challenging and effective rehabilitation for those who have recently suffered amputation or loss of use of limb.
2. To provide permanent residential care and respite convalescence at our BLESMA Homes in Blackpool and Crieff in Scotland.
3. To make grants to ease the effects of disability and hardship.
4. To provide a comprehensive and effective welfare service for all Members and Widows to include:
   • Provision of comprehensive advice on war pensions, compensation and care and disability allowances.
   • Making representation to government departments and local government officers on behalf of Members and Widows.
   • Represents Members and Widows at War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Tribunals.
   • Provision of a counselling service pre and post amputation.
   • To ensure prosthetic provision meets the requirements of our Members.
5. To represent the collective interest of all Members and Widows to national and local government.

 

So please dig deep and donate now.