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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)
South Coast Ultra Challenge
22 Jul 2024
A team of blind veterans are taking on the South Coast Ultra Challenge to raise awareness and money for our charity.
![Four blind veterans wearing their Blind Veterans UK t shirts stood together in the garden with the Rustington Centre behind them.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/tw4b3vz2/conditioning-week-4-walkers.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.43424455283856289,0.49505961328355425&mode=crop)
HMS Sultan military dinner
17 Jul 2024
A D-Day veteran was the guest of honour at our recent military dinner held at HMS Sultan in Hampshire.
![George is sat between four members of the HMS Sultan Mess. The Commanding Officer holds the photograph gifted to them by George.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/of4b1svi/george-chandler-presenting-photograph-to-the-hms-sultan-mess.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&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)
Blind veteran awarded for inspiring his community
15 Jul 2024
A blind veteran who began to receive our support 20 years ago has been recognised for ‘inspiring his community’
![Bob is stood inside the Officer's Mess at HMS Sultan holding his Founder's Day award and white cane in one hand and a commemorative coin in the other.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/1r1d5dlg/bob-strickland.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.35856527316554238,0.503532635741442&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)
Our Rustington centre opened by HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh
7 Jun 2024
Today we welcomed our patron, HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, to open our new centre in Rustington, West Sussex.
![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=432&height=286¢er=0.42541951522684895,0.49996599858023333&mode=crop)
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle completes triathlon
21 May 2024
A real life ‘hero in a half shell’ has completed a triathlon in a turtle costume to support our charity
![Simon at the start line which is a big inflatable arch. He is wearing his Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle costume.](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/50rp1n5r/simon-backhouse-turtle.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Blind veteran emotional and proud following marathon
25 Apr 2024
A blind veteran completed the London Marathon in support of our charity which he says rescued him after sight loss.
![Naz and Richard with their medals around their necks](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/rzuihf12/naz-and-richard-with-their-medals.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.44466065426705248,0.49381670629873359&mode=crop)
Guiding a blind veteran for the London Marathon
23 Apr 2024
A blind veteran from Hampshire completed his ninth London Marathon with his trusted friend alongside him as a guide.
![Andy and Wayne wearing Blind Veterans UK t-shirts with their London Marathon medals around their necks](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/mdqfvx5k/andy-leitch-and-guide.png?width=432&height=286¢er=0.40695182233026039,0.52902624580594093&mode=crop)
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