BLESMA
On May 23rd 2009, eleven cyclists will gather to embark on a seven day ride, covering a distance of one thousand miles, taking them from Lands End to John O'Groats. Each Individual will no doubt have his own personal reason for doing it, but collectively the aim is to raise as much money as possible for their nominated charity BLESMA "British Limbless Ex Service Men's Association" The charity name speaks for itself. Its purpose, to offer help to all ex service men and women whose life has been affected from the aftermath of combat. We cannot begin to imagine the trauma and adjustment of life these individuals must go through, following loss of limbs and mental disorder experienced when out in the war zones.
Politics aside these soldiers - Fathers, Mothers, Sons, Daughters, Brothers and Sisters are just doing their job, following orders and protecting the interests of Britain and its democracy. But all over the commonwealth, families lives are dramatically disrupted, when the injured party returns home to begin his/hers new life of aftercare and mental and physical disability.
Finally, with your kind help we can make a difference to these individuals and their families.
› How to Donate
Tuesday 21st July
Total Raised - £11,686!
The boys have raised a massive £11,686! and the cheque will be handed over on Tuesday, photos to follow.
Friday 26th June
Race Night! - The British Legion and RFTT charity night.
The Royal British Legion and Riding for the troops have teamed together to raise money for BLESMA by holding a race night.
› More info.Sunday 30th May
They are home! - The team arrived home to bask in their glory!
› View the photos here.Saturday 23rd May
Diary - DAY ONE and they are off!
› Watch the journey as it takes place hereFriday 22nd May
The journey begins - The team set off
The team have set off to Lands End in preparation for the start of their crusade on Saturday.
› Watch the journey as it takes place here
Thursday 21st May
Press Article - RFTT
RFTT featured in the Evening Gazette
› View the Article
May 2009
Injured Riders.
Unfortunately due to injuries George Rock and John Chance have had to pull out of the ride due to injury - John will be joining the Support group.
Saturday 9th May
Bag Packing - Morrisons - Darlington.
Riders and Students from Middlesbrough College raise over £1300 for RFTT bag packing in Morrisons Darlington.
› View the Pictures
Saturday 2nd May
Fund Raising Event - Bannatynes - Ingleby Barwick.
RFTT hosted a fundraising event on 2nd May - A great time was had by all, and a great thanks to all of the organisers and people involved especially the Band and Caterers who were excellent.
› Photos
› Prize Winners
Saturday 25th April
Bag Packing - Tesco Ingleby Barwick.
Riders and Students from Middlesbrough College raise over £1400 for RFTT bag packing in Tesco Ingleby Barwick.
› View the Pictures
April 2009
Now and Then Magazine - RFTT.
Riding for the troops are featured in riding for the troops magazine.
› View the Article
Monday 6th April
New Title Sponsor - PD Ports.
The Team are proud to welcome on board, PD PORTS as Title Sponsor's of Ridingforthetroops we hope together we can all raise as much money as possible for this most worth while cause and our Troops.
Tuesday 22nd March
Press Article - Injured Servicemen.
From the Mail on Sunday
› Article .
Tuesday 3rd March
Press Article - For Our Comrades.
On Tuesday the campaign was highlighted in the Evening Gazette.
› Gazette Article .
RFTT would like to thank Mr and Mrs Rayson who sent in the 1st cheque donation after reading this article.
Saturday 21st Feb
Training Ride.
On Saturday Several of the team completed a training ride.
› Photos
Friday 20th Feb
Blackpool visit.
On Friday Several of the team travelled to The BLESMA HQ in Blackpool for a tour of the facilities and to meet some members.
This was a gret trip for the boys and a great reminder to them all of how important all of the money raised is.
› Photos
› The Route
"When I heard about the
LEJOG Event for BLESMA
I jumped at the chance to be
involved."
Stevie Brownless
BLESMA
Key moments from the 2007 Remembrance Service
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