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Founders Day 2022
17 Mar 2022
Join us in celebrating the belief that sight loss should not prevent anyone from leading the life they choose.
![Blind veteran Jerry holding a bow and arrow, aiming at a target](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/tvfd02a5/blind-veteran-jerry-lynch-perfecting-his-aim-in-archery.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Blind veteran’s ‘survival guide’ published
10 Feb 2022
One of our blind veterans publishes his third book, ‘Winging it Blind’, featuring advice for living with sight loss.
![Front cover of Winging It Blind, featuring a cartoon man abseiling in a Blind Veterans UK T-shirt. Text reads: Winging It Blind, or changing what you think is possible, fear not the task, celebrate what you have already achieved.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/zzbhyktg/winging-it-blind.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.44831279023986076,0.47804335742078935&mode=crop)
REME veteran taking part in London marathon
12 Jan 2022
A veteran is set to take part in the London marathon to raise vital funds for our charity.
![Veteran Justin, in running gear and a Blind Veterans UK top](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/kvsno0hy/justin-rookes-blind-veteran-12-january-2022.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.20973659147094117,0.47448660320312835&mode=crop)
Daughter of late blind veteran to complete ultramarathon
17 Dec 2021
A daughter of a late blind veteran who we supported, is to complete an ultramarathon to raise money for our charity.
![Photo of Star, left, and late father Paul, right](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/vi4arynw/bickerstaff-and-paul.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.3368572801537722,0.366092072149542&mode=crop)
Blind Veterans UK to move to new wellbeing centre
14 Dec 2021
After 80 years in our iconic Centre of Wellbeing in Brighton, we are relocating to a new facility in West Sussex.
![The garden at the entrance to our new centre, with a bench and an array of bright orange flowers](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/31jb0hbe/princess-marina-house-credit-raf-benevolent-fund-large.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Our blind veterans review mince pies
13 Dec 2021
Our blind veterans helped us choose this year's best mince pies. Find out how the top suppliers fare.
![A graphic with a dark blue background, an illustration of ice melting from the top, and a mince pie illustration.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/pnnn4oh4/mince-pies-ratings-4.png?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Blind veteran and family taking on 200km challenge
4 Dec 2021
Kelly and her family are taking part in a challenge to complete a distance of 200km to raise money for our charity.
![Photo of Kelly Ganfield, right, smiling with wife Sarah, left, and young daughter Bethany on trike, centre](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/y3knxeru/kelly-sarah-bethany.png?width=432&height=286¢er=0.36762958943027418,0.48266430697449925&mode=crop)
Blind veterans reconnect with their history during Remembrance Week
17 Nov 2021
During the week of Remembrance, blind veterans visit our Llandudno centre to help them reconnect with their history.
![A photo of a group of blind veterans visiting the RAF Cosford Museum posed in front of the fighter jets](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/syao3pdr/raf-cosford-museum.jpeg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.45883727766107696,0.53245272465202331&mode=crop)
Veterans gather at beneficiary's funeral as family stuck overseas
5 Nov 2021
Our staff and veterans gather for the funeral of a blind veteran as his family were stuck overseas during lockdown.
![Blind veteran Geoffrey pictured standing outside, wearing a warm coat and smiling to the camera](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/5nedwcwb/geoffrey-barker-older.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.18565215566368223,0.50682261208577&mode=crop)
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