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Our Rustington centre opened by HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh
![HRH The Duchess Of Edinburgh Unveiling The Plaque Alongside Blind Veterans Gary And Peter](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/ul1avvmc/hrh-the-duchess-of-edinburgh-unveiling-the-plaque-alongside-blind-veterans-gary-and-peter.jpg?width=959&height=542¢er=0.42541951522684895,0.49996599858023333&mode=crop)
Army veteran taking on London Marathon
15 Jul 2024
An Army veteran is set to take on the London Marathon in 2025 in support of our blind veterans.
![Jim stood with his hands on his hips smiling and wearing his Blind Veterans UK running top](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/lo0jey3g/jim-boyden.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.29190212092254736,0.481946320619244&mode=crop)
Making 'Every Penny Count'
10 Jul 2024
A blind veteran is calling on others to make 'Every Penny Count' to raise money in support of our charity
![John stood in his garden wearing a Blind Veterans UK baseball cap and holding an empty four pint plastic milk carton in each hand with 'Every Penny Counts' labels attached](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/aa0djk4v/john-brice-closer.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.37071187904545827,0.49012005471328357&mode=crop)
Penultimate leg of hiking relay
5 Jul 2024
The penultimate leg of a hiking relay around Wales in support of military charities starts on Monday
![James in his Army uniform stood in front of a sign that says "Army - Be the Best" and a picture of a Union Jack flag.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/taejr5lx/james-worthington.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.46566406860456294,0.49997276797557111&mode=crop)
Running the London Marathon
3 Jul 2024
Three supporters tell us what it is like to take part in the London Marathon for our charity
![Stephanie running in the London Marathon wearing a Blind Veterans UK T-shirt displaying her name. Steph is smiling with her thumbs up.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/zdujemw1/stephanie-bryan-london-marathon.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.37793698454599561,0.49254369823203692&mode=crop)
Supporters have made us proud for Armed Forces Month
3 Jul 2024
Our supporters have been out in force during Armed Forces Month fundraising for our blind veterans.
![Rebecca wearing her Blind Veterans UK top with her arms around the neck of her Granda Brian.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/pptkhekk/rebecca-and-brian-jarps-2.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.48502510670024074,0.49998524040605619&mode=crop)
Fundraising close to home
24 Jun 2024
You don't have to go miles to take on a marathon - meet our supporters who have taken on challenges closer to home
![The three lads sat in a giant deckchair on Bangor Pier](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/jfgj4zzl/taking-a-well-earned-break-2.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.522964615896829,0.49996727072298935&mode=crop)
Hiking relay around Wales for military charities
17 Jun 2024
Army Recruitment Offices are hiking around Wales in support of our veterans and other military charities
![The team of seven walkers wearing camouflage trousers and holding three Blind Veterans UK banners](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/r0odedgk/wrexham-army-office.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Group with military links raise over £2,800
13 Jun 2024
A community group with military links has presented us with a cheque for over £2,800.
![A group photo of five people including blind veteran Jill in a Blind Veterans UK t-shirt. The group is holding an oversized cheque](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/ib1hl20q/flanders-friends-cheque-presentation.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.3714227946429311,0.49781957396108922&mode=crop)
Blind veteran's "Blindfolded Bimble"
12 Jun 2024
A blind veteran has organised a fundraising walk with a difference to thank us for turning his life around.
![Ian is pictured about to head down a ramp with his white cane](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/1zhp5xdr/ian-summers-with-cane.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.39637162392965564,0.47942475005463292&mode=crop)
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