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Blind Veterans UK

@BlindVeterans

National #charity supporting #blind #veterans. We believe every blind veteran should be able to lead the life they choose. 🎖️ Formerly @stdunstansnews

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“As long as there is breath in my body, I will go to a war memorial, to a service of Remembrance, and I will lay a wreath.” 103-year-old Nancy is one of many blind veterans who laid a wreath last weekend, thanks to you. Read more about Gift a Wreath: ow.ly/B3cL50U6MSV

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This #WorldKindnessDay, we’re sending a huge thank you to the guides, volunteers, family members, and staff who helped our veterans mark #Remembrance in their own way this year. Take a look at how we came together to honour and remember: ow.ly/SJzG50U6ahl

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Proud to see our D-Day veteran portraits featured at City Hall’s Remembrance Service over the weekend. Blind veteran Wayne represented us as Standard Bearer for the ceremony, pictured here with Vice Admiral (Rtd) Paul Bennett CB OBE, @PoppyLegion President. #LestWeForget

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Today marked the 14th year that blind veterans have gathered at Brighton Train Station to pay tribute. Joined by cadets, supporters, and National Rail representatives, they observed the two-minute silence together. #LestWeForget #RemembranceDay #Brighton #Remembrance


Join us in taking two minutes to remember the fallen. D-Day hero George was due to march past the Cenotaph this #Remembrance Sunday, but sadly passed away on 19 October. His granddaughters upheld his wishes to be present at this year’s parade, and marched in honour of him.

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Earlier today, 100-year-old WWII veteran Michael marched past the Cenotaph in London for the very first time. Hear how much this special experience meant to him. #Remembrance #LestWeForget #Cenotaph


Our proud contingent of over 80 blind veterans and guides marching past the Cenotaph in London today. Together, we commemorate the brave sacrifice of all those who lost their lives for their country. #Remembrance #Cenotaph


Join us in remembering those who paid the ultimate sacrifice. This year, we commemorate 80 years since key WWII battles, including D-Day, with portraits of 16 blind veterans who served in Normandy. Sadly, six have passed away since. RT to share their legacy. #Remembrance


With #RemembranceSunday approaching, tune in to @RNIBRadio for a moving interview with blind veteran Graham. He reflects on his time as a Coldstream Guards musician, the significance of remembrance and our support. Listen now: ow.ly/5ej450U3Hev


Earlier today, a two-minute silence and service of remembrance was held at the grave of our founder Sir Arthur Pearson. They gathered together to remember his legacy to thousands of blind veterans. [Image description: A group of blind veterans lined up around the grave]

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Tomorrow, we come together to remember and honour those who served. Hear from four of our blind veterans in a special #Remembrance edition of our podcast. Their stories remind us why we pause to honour those who gave so much. Listen now: ow.ly/m08q50U2r4y


This #TrusteesWeek we want to thank our wonderful trustees for volunteering their time to support our #charity and #blind #veterans!


In this clip, Stephen shares what it was like to lose his sight after being injured during the Battle of Goose Green. Watch our Instagram story now to hear his full story, including what marching at the Cenotaph this Sunday means to him: ow.ly/sezI50U197B #Remembrance


In this clip, Stephen talks about his first days in the Falklands, where he served as a GPMG gunner with 2 PARA. Watch our latest Instagram story to hear more of his incredible story: ow.ly/oiYJ50U18RI #LestWeForget #Remembrance


As we approach #Remembrance, we’re honoured to share blind veteran Matt’s story again. This year marks 80 years since key WWII battles, like Monte Cassino, where Matt fought before parachuting behind enemy lines with the SAS. Listen to his full story: ow.ly/NYeV50TX0Qp


"At Marylebone station, we were guided through a gate opened for us by a railway attendant. He acknowledged us with gratitude for our military service." Read our tips for travelling with sight loss to have a positive experience, like blind veteran Peter: ow.ly/KkGu50Q3QHH

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This is a festive announcement... Our 2024 #Christmas cards have landed! And what makes these extra special, is that they feature a Christmas tree made up of individually designed baubles - by our wonderful #blind #veterans! Check them out: ow.ly/mu1650TWWWY


This #Remembrance, we're proud to support veterans like Graham, a Coldstream Guards musician who began losing his sight to macular degeneration at 50. Find out how Graham is marking Remembrance this year: ow.ly/rzR050TWxV0


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