Jonathan Ward is fundraising for British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (Blesma)

Cherbourg to Pegasus Bridge

on 10/10/2009

The Finish Line

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Team members:

Richard "Bomber" Harris, Phil "Greener" Green, Steve "Pinhead" Bullen, Shaun "Bushy" Harris

Raising money for

British Limbless Ex-Service Men's Association (Blesma)

Charity Registration No. 1084189

BLESMA is the Charity that directly supports all our service men and women who lose limbs, the use of limbs or eyes or the sight of an eye in the service of our country and we are with them all whenever we are needed for the rest of their lives. Our work starts with rehabilitation – proving that there is life after amputation. Our work is about amputee helping amputee – the fellowship of shared experience. Our work is about life long welfare support, about campaigning for what they deserve and about being there when old injuries come back to haunt. Our youngest Member is 19 and our oldest is 99 – truly we are BLESMA for life.

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Target: £10,000.00
Raised so far: £9,263.69

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My story

2009 Cherbourg to Pegasus Bridge

4 walkers, 4 days, 1 support vehicle and 112 miles to cover

This sponsored walk was inspired by an event which took place 22 years ago. In 1987 Noel O’Driscoll and Rob Jones walked to Pegasus Bridge from the Bristol Suspension Bridge, raising a huge amount of much-needed funds for BLESMA and all the Ex Servicemen which it supports.

Many of you will recognise the name Pegasus Bridge, taken just after midnight on 06-Jun-44. The story of the airborne assault on the bridge was immortalised in the classic film “The Longest Day”.

Having just reached the chair of his Masonic Lodge, it had been Noel’s wish to make BLESMA his chosen charity for this year. Tragically, Noel suddenly passed away in January, so four of his “Brothers” took up the mantle and walked the 112 miles from Cherbourg to Pegasus Bridge, in order that BLESMA would not miss out.

In October, in less than favourable weather, our four stalwarts completed the walk in just over 4 days, traversing the D-Day Normandy Beaches of Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword, covering more than the length of a marathon every day.

Your continued financial support is appreciated. You may read more about this achievement and the use to which this money will be put at www.blesma.org and http://www.glosmasons.org.uk/

Thank you very much for your kind donation

All donations go directly to BLESMA: (British Limbless Ex Service Men's Association) is the national charity for limbless serving and ex service men and women and their dependants and widows.

	well done boys from a fellow Freemason who has just visited Pegasus Bridge for the first time. Donation by Tom Fenton 06/11/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Whip round at the Knowle Pub in Bristol. Started off by Roy Bateman and other people joined in Donation by Knowle Pub. Bristol 03/11/09	£19.00 + £5.36 Gift Aid
	Well done, Lads. A great result. Donation by Benders 03/11/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Hahaha, Eve Online, a very expensive hobby. However, no so costly as some vocations... Remember to TAB up hills and run down!:P Donation by Michael Timms 02/11/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Richard and Team. Many congratulations, a tremendous effort for an excellent cause. We can sympathise with the strain: or more likely pain! Donation by Paul and Nicky J 31/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Donation by Patricia O'Driscoll 28/10/09	£1,000.00 + £282.05 Gift Aid
	Blackmailed into donating by Dick Smith.... never trust a copper. Donation by Neil Martin 23/10/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
	Donation by Jonathan McPherson 19/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Well done everyone with your great achievement for BLESMA of which I am a member. I walked with you in my dreams. Donation by Christopher Jones 14/10/09	£56.00 + £15.79 Gift Aid
	Well done! Donation by Ron Coleman 13/10/09	£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid
	great acheivement well done!!!!!!!!!! Donation by mark fisher 13/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	£40 - Lord Mendoza Ouistreham; 50 euro - Claude Portier in Benouville; £10 - Mr Ellis / 10 euro from lady, Pegasus Bridge. £10 lady in Jag on boat tonight. £7.27 residue scran kitty. Donation by Dick Smith 12/10/09	£123.01
	Donation by Duncan Robinson 09/10/09	£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid
	Good show boys! Donation by Rose Harris 09/10/09	£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid
	Best foot forward chaps, good work Donation by Simon Britton 09/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Keep at it Lads - not far to go now!!!!!!!!!! Donation by Clive Tippetts 08/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	best of luck guys,......when it gets tough, you can enjoy it all the more Donation by Ross Miller 07/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Go guys, expect they'll be a cold beer for you at the finish! Donation by chris mills 07/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	good Luck hope the sun shines Donation by steve taylor 07/10/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	You'll be a lot safer on foot than in the Land Rover! Donation by Heath Golding 04/10/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck Donation by David Alexander 29/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	One step at a time chaps Donation by Jon Ward 29/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	I wish you all the best of luck, I hope you reach your donation, a very deserving cause. Donation by Mike Cuff 28/09/09	£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
	Best of luck from me and the "German models". Not long to go now guys. Stick at it! We'll be there at the Bridge to welcome you! Donation by Dick Smith 28/09/09	£115.68 + £32.63 Gift Aid
	Donation by James Padley 26/09/09	£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
	Donation by Stephen Harding 11/09/09	£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

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Offline donations:	£7,250.00
Gift Aid plus supplement:	£533.27

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