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Schoolboys' 24-hour survival challenge
26 Jul 2023
Sammy and Oakley are preparing to take on a survival challenge during their summer break to support our charity.
![Two boys sat on a log wearing camouflage clothing](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/hg5dbgj3/sammy-and-oakley-in-camouflage.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.39470939725439036,0.52471540057509147&mode=crop)
Blind veteran attempts Atlantic crossing in hot air balloon
31 Jul 2023
Update: Technical issues meant blind veteran Mike was forced to make a controlled landing ahead of schedule.
![Blind veteran Mike stands next to the hot air balloon basket and gas canisters that will fuel his flight](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/ybxldh2k/20230503_104528.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.43866747181964572,0.50192159347622456&mode=crop)
Standing down our iconic Brighton centre
3 Aug 2023
Today we held a special event to formally stand down our Brighton Centre after more than 80 years of service.
![Landscape photograph of Blind Veterans UK centre in Ovingdean](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/kxznqe3e/25521_brighton-centre_24_05_2012-13_57_27.jpg?width=432&height=286&anchor=center&mode=crop)
Blind veteran taking on Great South Run
4 Aug 2023
With his son as his guide, blind veteran Chris is running the ten mile route to raise money for our charity.
![Chris and his son in Blind Veterans UK t-shirts with their arms around each others shoulders](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/mpkp0hpd/chris-lee-and-son-ryan.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.33462893810351346,0.5047693208543943&mode=crop)
Carp fishing fundraiser
9 Aug 2023
Eighteen anglers have signed up to take part in a 48-hour competition raising money for our charity.
![Mark kneeling down by the water holding a large carp in his hands](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/em5jca2w/mark-jobling.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.35329402959952871,0.49278603398902132&mode=crop)
Tribute to Jennie Hammond
16 Oct 2023
We're sad to announce the passing of Jennie, who dedicated nearly 20 years of her life to supporting blind veterans.
![Jennie is wearing civilian clothes with a camo helmet and belt](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/iuaimjgj/jennie-away-day2.jpeg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.19318658512352901,0.48020797973191143&mode=crop)
Schoolboys awarded for 24-hour survival challenge
3 Nov 2023
Two boys have been presented with a certificate after raising £700 for our charity with 24-hour survival challenge.
![Sammy and Oakley knelt down behind the fire they have prepared but not yet lit](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/xr2p4rkv/sammy-and-oakley-during-their-challenge-right-way-up.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.328855680905369,0.49820851054235316&mode=crop)
Thanking our 'Gift a Wreath' supporters
13 Nov 2023
Twelve wreaths have been laid by our veterans due to the support shown as part of our 'Gift a Wreath' campaign
![Tony and Danny arm in arm and smiling stood to the side of the war memorial at Brighton Train Station which has eight poppy wreaths laid at its base](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/jeibqajp/tony-harbour-with-danny-sands.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.589812888665731,0.50163384610655926&mode=crop)
Remembrance in Rustington and Brighton
14 Nov 2023
Blind veterans joined events in both Rustington and Brighton to mark Remembrance this year.
![Nancy sat in her wheelchair holding a wreath](https://bvuk-prod-hya9ascgaygsathh.z01.azurefd.net:443/media/gmypr34m/nancy.jpg?width=432&height=286¢er=0.24388732208675115,0.51880722463391526&mode=crop)
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